How much does an Engineering Consultant make in Chicago, IL?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineering Consultant in Chicago, IL is $152,884. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $142,372 to $157,000, with most professionals earning between $132,803 and $160,749.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Engineering Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $132,803 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $142,372 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $152,884 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $157,000 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $160,749 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
25% $142,372 10% $132,803 90% $160,749 75% $157,000 $152,884 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Engineering Consultant ?

Engineering consulting is the practice of performing engineering as a consultant. It assists in the development of both public and private companies. This development can be in a variety of different ways including process management, idea organization, product design, fabrication, branding, and marketing. Engineering consulting firms require engineers from multiple disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, chemical, industrial, and agricultural. This diversity is necessary to cover the wide variety of potential projects that could be presented to the firm...

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    Engineering Senior Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineering Consultant

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineering Senior Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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157000
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
148550
184542
165486
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Engineering Consultant in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Engineering Consultant ranges from $142,372 to $157,000 with the average base salary of $152,884. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $148,550 to $184,542 with the average total cash compensation of $165,486.

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