What is the median salary for Engineering in Chicago?

The median salary for Engineering in Chicago is USD 113,700 - USD 155,000 per year.

How does the Engineering salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Engineering in United States is USD 78,094 - USD 113,964, while in Chicago it is USD 120,362 - USD 168,728.

Engineering salary in United States

Engineering salary in Chicago

Based on 467 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

+83.2% vs 2025

Average salary

$120,362 - $168,728

Median salary

$113,700 - $155,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$70K

25th percentile$86K

Median$114K

75th percentile$150K

90th percentile$185K

50% of professionals earn between $85,550 - $150,000 USD

The median salary is $113,700

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

120,362 - 168,728

Median salary

113,700 - 155,000

467 job openings

United States

Average salary

78,094 - 113,964

Median salary

74,881 - 106,667

81,965 job openings

Other cities

New York2,377 job openings

San Francisco1,761 job openings

Austin1,208 job openings

Atlanta1,184 job openings

Houston1,040 job openings

Los Angeles892 job openings

Seattle884 job openings

San Jose865 job openings

Boston756 job openings

Dallas681 job openings

San Diego468 job openings

Sunnyvale419 job openings

Santa Clara365 job openings

Washington330 job openings

Philadelphia310 job openings

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The average salary for a Engineering in Chicago, United States is USD 120,362 - USD 168,728 per year in 2026, based on 467 job listings.

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