Firefighter Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Firefighter Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Firefighter Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Firefighter Engineer in Chicago, IL is $78,657. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,676 to a high of $89,441, with most professionals earning between $71,339 and $84,302.

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10th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $64,676 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $71,339 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $78,657 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $84,302 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $89,441 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $71,339 10% $64,676 90% $89,441 75% $84,302 $78,657 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Firefighter Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Firefighter Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Firefighter Engineer ranges from $71,339 to $84,302 with the average base salary of $78,657. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,339 to $84,302 with the average total cash compensation of $78,657.

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