Traffic Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Traffic Engineer in Chicago, IL is $86,552. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,633 to $95,494, with most professionals earning between $71,422 and $103,635.

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Average Salary Range for Traffic Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Traffic Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Traffic Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Traffic Engineer ranges from $78,633 to $95,494 with the average base salary of $86,552. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,408 to $103,445 with the average total cash compensation of $91,023.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $86,552 $78,633 - $95,494
Bonus $4,471 $3,775 - $7,951
Total Pay $91,023 $82,408 - $103,445
* 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.

Traffic Engineer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,633 - $95,494 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,633 - $95,494 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,541 - $95,383 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,602 - $95,457 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,602 - $95,457 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,989 - $93,498 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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