System Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a System Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average System Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $122,225 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $111,675 and $134,860. 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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System Engineer (Aerospace Experience is a MUST HAVE)

Kronos Consulting (Aerospace Engineering) - Phoenix , AZ

As an Systems Engineer for the Multi-Platform EGPWS Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) Systems Core Development program within Honeywell's Aero business, you will contribute to the team ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Advanced System Engineer

BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting - Phoenix , AZ

BEPC has an open position for Sr. Advanced Systems Engineer in Phoenix, AZ! Contract W2 Period: 12-month contract with possibilities for extensions Pay & Benefits: $55.00 - $60.00/hr. +Medical ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

System Engineer

GForce Life Sciences - Los Angeles , CA

Systems Test Engineer - Onsite in Sylmar, CA Must be able to work on a W2 Position Summary - Systems Test Engineer Develops and performs execution of System Test Protocols and issues/bug reporting

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

System Engineer (HW/FW Engineering)

RDI Technology Partners - San Diego , CA

We are conducting a new high-priority search for an experienced Hardware/Firmware System Engineer with "some" image processing, camera or optics "knowledge" for our extremely successful client in San ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

System Engineer

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company - Irvine , CA

Systems Test Engineer / NI LabVIEW Test Engineer , Req#: 6902-1 Location: Irvine, CA (3 days a week onsite, 2 days remote, 40hrs/week) Duration: 6+ Months Contract Job Description: This team is ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Avionics System Engineer

Acro Service Corp - Phoenix , AZ

Job Title- Sr Advanced Systems Engineer Location- Phoenix AZ USA 85027 Pay range:- $55-$60/hour on W2 (US Citizen Only). Description: As a Systems Engineer for the Multi-Platform EGPWS Enhanced ...

LinkedIn - 9 days ago

What does a System Engineer do?

System Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD

Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents.

April 29, 2023

Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations.

May 07, 2023

System Engineer in Beaverton, OR

Evaluates and recommends changes to current and future information systems requirements to meet the organization's needs.

November 01, 2022

Respond to virus/malware detection and removal.

May 19, 2023

System Engineer in Lewisville, TX

Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.

April 02, 2023

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Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for a System Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

111675

134860

122225

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

115060

141073

126627

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of System Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for System Engineer ranges from $111,675 to $134,860 with the average base salary of $122,225. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,060 to $141,073 with the average total cash compensation of $126,627.

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About Chicago, Illinois Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

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

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