Electrical Engineer Salary in United States
Electrical Engineer Salary in Chicago
Based on 3,077 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026
-12.1% vs 2025Average salary
$118,516 - $161,602
Median salary
$119,012 - $160,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$79K
25th percentile$90K
Median$119K
75th percentile$140K
90th percentile$160K
50% of professionals earn between $90,000 - $140,000 USD
The median salary is $119,012
Compare with national average
Chicago
Average salary
118,516 - 161,602
Median salary
119,012 - 160,000
3,077 job openings
United States
Average salary
102,168 - 121,808
Median salary
102,168 - 121,808
354,374 job openings
Other cities
Houston5,862 job openings
Tucson5,353 job openings
Austin4,413 job openings
Phoenix4,323 job openings
New York3,719 job openings
San Francisco3,425 job openings
Denver3,299 job openings
Los Angeles3,258 job openings
San Diego2,955 job openings
Atlanta2,605 job openings
Dallas2,604 job openings
Huntsville2,514 job openings
Seattle2,486 job openings
Charlotte2,289 job openings
Orlando2,143 job openings
Boston1,851 job openings
Irvine1,761 job openings
Raleigh1,733 job openings
Eastern1,720 job openings
San Jose1,648 job openings
Costa Mesa1,643 job openings
Minneapolis1,529 job openings
Columbus1,423 job openings
Kansas City1,380 job openings
Tewksbury1,269 job openings
Greenville1,237 job openings
Tampa1,235 job openings
The average salary for a Electrical Engineer in Chicago, United States is USD 118,516 - USD 161,602 per year in 2026, based on 3,077 job listings.
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