Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for computer hardware engineers is $64.35 an hour ($133,860 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($161,740). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($133,220).
Pay range for computer hardware engineers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.76 | $76,450 |
| 25% of workers | $47.03 | $97,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.35 | $133,860 |
| 75% of workers | $81.52 | $169,550 |
| 90% of workers | $101.01 | $210,100 |
Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $133,860 | 1,080 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer hardware engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 4,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $101,760 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,160 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $102,070 |
| Electrical Engineers | $113,520 |
| Engineers, All Other | $121,910 |
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