Associate Mechanical Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does an Associate Mechanical Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Associate Mechanical Engineer in Chicago, IL is $83,232. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $71,539 to a high of $96,565, with most professionals earning between $77,111 and $90,211.

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Participate in product development activities including cost estimates, implementation of standard specifications, drawing board layout, and development of performance or maintenance requirements.

March 07, 2023

Support and conduct engineering performance effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, lifecycle cost, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessment, and scheduling trade-off studies.

March 11, 2023

Prepare reports, formal documentation and presentation materials summarizing analysis results and presenting results to both external and internal groups.

March 23, 2023

Provide engineering support involving the application of mechanical engineering principles to determine the business and technical needs of Mission Partners in the acquisition, development or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, support systems, equipment items, or an equivalent product.

March 24, 2023

Developing technical solutions, performing systems functional analysis, conducting trade studies, conducting technical reviews, and performing test and evaluation activities.

March 24, 2023

Performs maintenance and sustainment on 2-kw to 1000-kw generators involving installation and removal of generators from fixed and mobile locations, troubleshoots and rebuilds engines, alternate current (AC) systems, direct current (DC) systems, electronic control systems and other program logic controls, electrical wiring and accessories.

March 28, 2023

Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects, including representing the team to interdepartmental stakeholders.

April 17, 2023

Design and develop equipment and processes for energy efficient dewatering and drying of nano- and micro-cellulose fibers increasing composite performance preventing agglomeration of fibers during drying and promoting their dispersion in polymer matrix.

May 19, 2023

Prepares reports and design packages and provides data and recommendations on moderately complex technical matters to company personnel and management.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Associate Mechanical Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

77111

90211

83232

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

78394

92856

84931

What is the average salary for Associate Mechanical Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Associate Mechanical Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Associate Mechanical Engineer ranges from $77,111 to $90,211 with the average base salary of $83,232. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,394 to $92,856 with the average total cash compensation of $84,931.

View Average Salary for Associate Mechanical Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$83,232	$77,111 - $90,211
Bonus	$1,699	$1,283 - $2,646
Total Pay	$84,931	$78,394 - $92,856

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Associate Mechanical Engineer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,111 - $90,211	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,111 - $90,211	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,022 - $90,106	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,081 - $90,176	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,081 - $90,176	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,500 - $88,325	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

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