Design Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Design Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Design Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $140,840 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $133,639 and $149,364. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $133,639 10% $127,082 90% $157,125 75% $149,364 $140,840 50%(Median)
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Network Engineer II, Optical Service Design
SPECTRUM - AUSTIN , TX
Are you a tech-savvy problem solver looking to grow their engineering career. Are you capable of demonstrating creative and analytical thinking. Are you interes
- 1 day ago
Design and Analysis Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
BOEING - BERKELEY , MO
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s
- 7 days ago
Design and Analysis Engineer (Electronic Sys Design & Analy)
BOEING - BERKELEY , MO
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s
- 21 days ago
Associate Mechanical System Design and Analysis Engineer
BOEING - BERKELEY , MO
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s
- 6 days ago
Wire Design & Install Engineer (Experienced or Senior)
BOEING - HAZELWOOD , MO
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s
- 7 days ago
IP Design Verification Engineer
INTEL - VERNONIA , OR
Job Description. About the team. I/O Memory Management Unit ( IOMMU ) IP is an integral part of Client and Server products, which enables I/O Virtualization (In
- 7 days ago

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Chicago, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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