Principal Structural Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Principal Structural Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Principal Structural Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $130,461 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $115,780 and $140,051. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Principal Structural Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer - Saint Paul , MN

Hazen is currently seeking a full time Mid-Level Structural Engineer for employment opportunity in our Twin Cities office. Prospective applicants must have between 3 and 8 years of experience and ...

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Principal Structural Engineer

Complete Technical Services, Inc. - Houston , TX

Job Summary The Structural Engineer who performs in this position will support the design and construction of semiconductor fabrication, manufacturing, and auxiliary utility/electrical facilities in ...

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Structural Engineer | Associate/Associate Principal for Construction Engineering Practice

Degenkolb Engineers - Los Angeles , CA

We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas: healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering and federal buildings. We address every ...

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Structural Engineer - Experienced - Portland

VLMK Engineering + Design - Portland , OR

VLMK is seeking a Structural Engineer with 4 to 10 years of experience for any one of our Portland ... Work directly with a Principal Engineer, overseeing day-to-day activities throughout the design and ...

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General Structural Engineer

PTAC - Daphne , AL

Pensacola, FL Daphne, AL General Structural Engineer PTAC Engineering has been a leading specialty ... The principals of the company have 75 years of combined experience in the design and detailing of ...

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gpac - Salt Lake City , UT

Structural Engineer, P.E. - Multiple States Preferred. Location | Remote Our mission is to become a ... Principal Group Life 25K for each employee covered by the company. Supplemental | Critical Illness ...

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What does a Principal Structural Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Principal Structural Engineer

Assist in the direction and training of Junior engineersRESPONSIBLE FOR INCORPORATING THE LATEST DESIGN CRITERIA FOR TURBOFAB FOR ROBOTIC WELDING AND ASSEMBLY.

September 07, 2022

Participates in project design reviews, marine surveys and various other departmental meetings involving structural issues.

March 27, 2023

Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results.

September 20, 2022

Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

January 10, 2023

Manage his or her own time, as well as those they are supervising, to stay within the project allotted budget.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Structural Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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115780

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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116185

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133677

What is the average salary for Principal Structural Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Structural Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Principal Structural Engineer ranges from $115,780 to $140,051 with the average base salary of $130,461. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,185 to $144,944 with the average total cash compensation of $133,677.

View Average Salary for Principal Structural Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$130,461	$115,780 - $140,051
Bonus	$3,215	$405 - $4,893
Total Pay	$133,677	$116,185 - $144,944

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Principal Structural Engineer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,431 - $140,838	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,431 - $140,838	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,299 - $140,678	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,387 - $140,785	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,387 - $140,785	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,781 - $137,633	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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