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Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director Salary in Illinois

How much does a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director make in Illinois?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director in Illinois is $199,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $96.

However, a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $226,546
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $185,400 to $213,800
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $172,290
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Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $213,800 $17,817 $4,112 $103
Average $199,800 $16,650 $3,842 $96
25th Percentile $185,400 $15,450 $3,565 $89
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Key Factors That Influence Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director Salaries

A Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Supervisor, Experienced - Civil Engineering (3-5 years): $118,762
  • Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager (5+ years): $146,122
  • Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years): $177,446
  • Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director (5+ years): $199,743
  • Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering (5+ years): $248,254
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Supervisor, Experienced - Civil Engineering3-5 years$118,762
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager5+ years$146,122
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager5+ years$177,446
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director5+ years$199,743
Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering5+ years$248,254
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Top Paying Cities for Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Effingham: $184,200
  • Saint Peter: $183,900
  • Salem: $184,600

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $223,475. While startup companies pay approximate $188,993.

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$188,993
Growth Stage51~500$199,889
Established501~5000$215,807
Enterprise5000+$223,475

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director positions in Insurance or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$279,720$134.040%
Biotechnology$269,730$130.035%
Business Services$259,740$125.030%
Chemicals$249,750$120.025%
Construction$239,760$115.020%

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$185,400
Average $199,800/year
$213,800
$15,450
Average $16,650/month
$17,817
$3,565
Average $3,842/week
$4,112
$89
Average $96/hour
$103
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $213,800 $17,817 $4,112 $103
Average $199,800 $16,650 $3,842 $96
25th Percentile $185,400 $15,450 $3,565 $89

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering

For a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $248,300 - a projected growth of 24% over your current level.

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