Engineers, All Other pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for engineers, all other is $58.61 an hour ($121,910 a year). About 1,570 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($122,930). It is 9% higher than the Illinois median ($111,930).
Pay range for engineers, all other in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.74 | $61,860 |
| 25% of workers | $40.89 | $85,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.61 | $121,910 |
| 75% of workers | $72.16 | $150,090 |
| 90% of workers | $82.82 | $172,260 |
Engineers, All Other pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $121,910 | 1,570 |
| Peoria | $114,820 | 120 |
| Rockford | $104,490 | 40 |
| Bloomington | $99,930 | 0 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $83,230 | 110 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for engineers, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 8,800 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 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $133,860 |
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