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IT Engineers in Chicago earn $96K–$147K. Median: $118K. Based on 32 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $118K · Based on 32 public job postings · Updated July 29, 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.
Chicago IT Engineer pay runs in line with the national median.
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.
What is the average IT Engineer salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $118K, with a typical range of $96K–$147K, based on 32 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Chicago compare to the national IT Engineer salary?
The national median is $118K; 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.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 32 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 July 29, 2026.
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