Mechanical Engineer salary in Chicago Metro Area, IL
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Average salary
$74,500/yr
Based on 393 income tax records
$31,500
$144,500
DATA PROVIDED BY
Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
From consenting TurboTax customers
$31,500
$144,500
DATA PROVIDED BY
Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
From consenting TurboTax customers
How much do Mechanical Engineers make?
The average total salary for a Mechanical Engineer is $74,500 per year. This is based on data from 393 TurboTax users who reported their job as Mechanical Engineer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Mechanical Engineer salary can vary between $31,500 to $144,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
Mechanical Engineer demographics in Chicago Metro Area, IL
64% are single
36% are married
24% have kids
41% own a home
Mechanical Engineer salaries by age in Chicago Metro Area, IL
$0
$22,125
$44,250
$66,375
$88,500
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
Years of age
Effective Tax Rates for Mechanical Engineers in Chicago Metro Area, IL
393 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a mechanical engineer in Chicago Metro Area, IL is $74,500 per year. Mechanical engineer salaries
in Chicago Metro Area, IL can vary between $31,500 to $144,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses,
tips, and more.
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who reported their occupation as mechanical engineer.
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The following cities offer the highest salaries for mechanical engineers near Chicago Metro Area, IL:
Columbus, IN ($78,500 a year),
Aurora, IL ($78,000 a year),
and Peoria, IL ($77,500 a year).
Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more