May 2025 OEWS estimate
Electrical Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $113,520, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$113,520
Mean annual salary
$118,210
Employment estimate
4,290
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $113,520 |
| Mean annual salary | $118,210 |
| 10th percentile | $76,660 |
| 25th percentile | $92,320 |
| 50th percentile | $113,520 |
| 75th percentile | $134,330 |
| 90th percentile | $165,890 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $113,520
- U.S. median
- $120,630
- Difference
- 5.9%
What the data shows
- Electrical Engineers in Chicago, IL earn 5.9% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $92,320–$134,330.
- BLS estimates employment at 4,290 workers in this metro area.