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Electrical Engineer salary in Chicago Metro Area, IL

Average salary
$81,000/yr
Based on 380 income tax records
$30,500
$170,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$61K
 
$79K
 
$99K
 
$102K
 
$106K
$30,500
$170,500
How much do Electrical Engineers make?
The average total salary for a Electrical Engineer is $81,000 per year. This is based on data from 380 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Electrical Engineer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Electrical Engineer salary can vary between $30,500 to $170,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Electrical Engineer salary by location

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Electrical Engineer salary by company

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Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Comed, Cook County, IL
11 income tax records
$107,500/yr
$46K – $133K
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Sargent Lundy, Cook County, IL
11 income tax records
$84,500/yr
$70K – $107K

Electrical Engineer demographics in Chicago Metro Area, IL

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55% are single
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45% are married
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33% have kids
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52% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Electrical Engineers in Chicago Metro Area, IL

380 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a electrical engineer in Chicago Metro Area, IL is $81,000 per year. Electrical engineer salaries in Chicago Metro Area, IL can vary between $30,500 to $170,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 380 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as electrical engineer.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for electrical engineers near Chicago Metro Area, IL: Naperville, IL ($116,500 a year), Fort Wayne, IN ($81,500 a year), and Waukesha, WI ($80,500 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.