May 2025 OEWS estimate
Civil Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $100,160, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$100,160
Mean annual salary
$106,540
Employment estimate
9,760
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $100,160 |
| Mean annual salary | $106,540 |
| 10th percentile | $74,130 |
| 25th percentile | $80,020 |
| 50th percentile | $100,160 |
| 75th percentile | $126,570 |
| 90th percentile | $159,940 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $100,160
- U.S. median
- $100,840
- Difference
- 0.7%
What the data shows
- Civil Engineers in Chicago, IL earn 0.7% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $80,020–$126,570.
- BLS estimates employment at 9,760 workers in this metro area.