IT Engineer Salary in Chicago

💰 $96K–$159K salary range

Median: $123K  ·  Based on 25 public Chicago job postings  ·  Updated June 14, 2026

This IT Engineer salary benchmark for Chicago is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

IT Engineer pay in Chicago vs. national

• Chicago: $123K median
• National: $120K median

Chicago IT Engineer pay runs 3% above the national median.

IT salaries in Chicago by seniority

• IT Engineer: $123K
• Senior IT Engineer: $159K

What does a IT Engineer in Chicago do?

IT Engineers are IT professionals who run the systems, devices, and security the company depends on. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Chicago-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average IT Engineer salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $123K, with a typical range of $96K–$159K, based on 25 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Chicago compare to the national IT Engineer salary?
The national median is $120K; Chicago is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Chicago postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 25 public job postings located in Chicago (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Chicago postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 14, 2026.

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