Pipe Fitter and Welder Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Pipe Fitter and Welder make in Chicago, IL? The average Pipe Fitter and Welder salary in Chicago, IL is $57,410 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $47,339 and $68,004. 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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WELDER LEADER (PIPE EXPERT) with Security Clearance
Department of Defense - POINT LOMA COMPLEX , CA
Duties * You will weld recently developed or experimental metals and alloys with welding properties that are not fully known, modify welding procedures, and rec
- 3 days ago
Wet Pipe Sprinkler Fitter with Security Clearance
Greenway Enterprises, Inc. - FAIRFAX , VA
JOB DUTIES. Cut, fabricate, and install steel pipe. Install and hang a variety of pipe, sprinkler heads, fittings, valves, hangers and other fire protection com
- 7 days ago
Pipe Fitter
Bender Mechanical Services, Inc. - LEBANON , OR
Seeking qualified pipefitters and pipe welders who have experience with heavy industrial equipment repairs, installation and maintenance. Experienced pipe welde
- 9 days ago
Pipe Fitter
Bender Mechanical Services, Inc. - CRABTREE , OR
Seeking qualified pipefitters and pipe welders who have experience with heavy industrial equipment repairs, installation and maintenance. Experienced pipe welde
- 9 days ago
Pipe Fitter
Bender Mechanical Services, Inc. - SWEET HOME , OR
Seeking qualified pipefitters and pipe welders who have experience with heavy industrial equipment repairs, installation and maintenance. Experienced pipe welde
- 9 days ago
Pipe Fitter
Bender Mechanical Services, Inc. - CRAWFORDSVILLE , OR
Seeking qualified pipefitters and pipe welders who have experience with heavy industrial equipment repairs, installation and maintenance. Experienced pipe welde
- 9 days ago

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
47339
68004
57410

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
47619
68362
57709
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pipe Fitter and Welder in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Pipe Fitter and Welder ranges from $47,339 to $68,004 with the average base salary of $57,410. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,619 to $68,362 with the average total cash compensation of $57,709.

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