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Mechanic salary in Chicago Metro Area, IL

Average salary
$55,000/yr
Based on 1,891 income tax records
$21,000
$114,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$38K
 
$53K
 
$61K
 
$66K
 
$62K
$21,000
$114,000
How much do Mechanics make?
The average total salary for a Mechanic is $55,000 per year. This is based on data from 1,891 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Mechanic and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Mechanic salary can vary between $21,000 to $114,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Mechanic salary by location

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Mechanic salary by company

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Chicago Transit Authority, Cook County, IL
16 income tax records
$61,500/yr
$56K – $78K

Mechanic demographics in Chicago Metro Area, IL

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59% are single
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41% are married
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35% have kids
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46% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Mechanics in Chicago Metro Area, IL

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The average salary for a mechanic in Chicago Metro Area, IL is $55,000 per year. Mechanic salaries in Chicago Metro Area, IL can vary between $21,000 to $114,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,891 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as mechanic.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for mechanics near Chicago Metro Area, IL: Plainfield, IL ($66,500 a year), Bolingbrook, IL ($63,000 a year), and Oak Lawn, IL ($60,500 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.