Structural Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Structural Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Structural Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $116,112 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $102,168 and $127,754. 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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What is a Structural Engineer?

Structural engineers analyze, design, plan, and research structural components and structural systems to achieve design goals and ensure the safety and comfort of users or occupants. Their work takes account mainly of safety, technical, economic and environmental concerns, but they may also consider aesthetic and social factors. Structural engineering is usually considered a specialty discipline within civil engineering, but it can also be studied in its own right. In the United States, most practicing structural engineers are currently licensed as civil engineers, but the situation varies fr...

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Structural Engineer
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) - Port Hueneme , CA
As a structural engineer with NAVFAC EXWC, you will manage projects and programs related to research and development, design, and in-service engineering of structural systems by tracking taskings ...
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Structural Engineer
Amtec Inc. - Chandler , AZ
We are seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will engage in the designing, developing, and implementing of cutting-edge structural systems for high-tech or industrial ...
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Sr. Structural Engineer
McDermott International, Ltd - Houston , TX
The role is for Senior Structural Engineer with responsibility for structural design and analysis for Onshore Oil & Gas, LNG, and Renewables Industry projects including deliverables such as ...
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Civil Structural Engineer
Infomatics, Inc - Liberty , NC
Civil/Structural Engineer Location: Liberty, NC Duration: Long Term Contract Detailed Description of Responsibilities: • Facilitate civil and structural installations (foundations, steel erection ...
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Structural Engineer- Team Lead
BlueFire Consulting - Carbondale , CO
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - TEAM LEADER Full-time position in Carbondale, Colorado (Roaring Fork Valley - Glenwood Springs to Aspen) $120,000 - $160,000 annual salary + excellent benefits High-end luxury ...
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Structural Engineer
Meridian Technologies - Portland , OR
Structural Engineer - Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) - HYBRID in Portland, OR Qualifications : Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in ...
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Average Salary Range for Structural Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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102168
127754
116112

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
104072
134530
120697
What is the average salary for 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 Structural Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Structural Engineer ranges from $102,168 to $127,754 with the average base salary of $116,112. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,072 to $134,530 with the average total cash compensation of $120,697.

View Average Salary for Structural Engineer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $116,112 $102,168 - $127,754
Bonus $4,585 $1,904 - $6,776
Total Pay $120,697 $104,072 - $134,530
* 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.

Structural Engineer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,742 - $128,473 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,742 - $128,473 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,625 - $128,326 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,703 - $128,424 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,703 - $128,424 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,404 - $125,549 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE Senior Structural Engineer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $100,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $126,800
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