What is the median salary for C Engineer in Chicago?

The median salary for C Engineer in Chicago is USD 133,000 - USD 180,000 per year.

How does the C Engineer salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for C Engineer in United States is USD 16,560 - USD 97,450, while in Chicago it is USD 127,037 - USD 172,944.

C Engineer salary in United States

C Engineer salary in Chicago

Based on 35 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$127,037 - $172,944

Median salary

$133,000 - $180,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$87K

25th percentile$114K

Median$133K

75th percentile$141K

90th percentile$163K

50% of professionals earn between $114,000 - $141,250 USD

The median salary is $133,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

127,037 - 172,944

Median salary

133,000 - 180,000

35 job openings

United States

Average salary

16,560 - 97,450

Median salary

16,560 - 97,450

2,274 job openings

Other cities

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Houston50 job openings

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Annapolis Junction17 job openings

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Los Angeles17 job openings

Orlando17 job openings

Santa Clara17 job openings

Dallas15 job openings

Oak Ridge14 job openings

California13 job openings

Jersey City13 job openings

Huntsville12 job openings

San Diego11 job openings

Boulder10 job openings

Denver10 job openings

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The average salary for a C Engineer in Chicago, United States is USD 127,037 - USD 172,944 per year in 2026, based on 35 job listings.

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