What is the median salary for Research Engineer in Chicago?

The median salary for Research Engineer in Chicago is USD 110,000 - USD 130,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Research Engineer in United States is USD 19,167 - USD 97,150, while in Chicago it is USD 110,000 - USD 130,000.

Research Engineer Salary in United States

Research Engineer Salary in Chicago

Based on 52 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$110,000 - $130,000

Median salary

$110,000 - $130,000

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Chicago

Average salary

110,000 - 130,000

Median salary

110,000 - 130,000

52 job openings

United States

Average salary

19,167 - 97,150

Median salary

19,167 - 97,150

9,006 job openings

Other cities

San Francisco1,289 job openings

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Seattle317 job openings

Sunnyvale235 job openings

Orlando170 job openings

Santa Clara122 job openings

Boston115 job openings

Palo Alto108 job openings

Cambridge102 job openings

Cupertino100 job openings

Mountain View93 job openings

San Jose93 job openings

San Antonio92 job openings

Los Angeles83 job openings

Atlanta79 job openings

Austin72 job openings

San Diego64 job openings

Redmond58 job openings

Houston55 job openings

Reston47 job openings

University Park46 job openings

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The average salary for a Research Engineer in Chicago, United States is USD 110,000 - USD 130,000 per year in 2026, based on 52 job listings.

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