CAD Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a CAD Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average CAD Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $69,347 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $62,660 and $76,903. 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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IC CAD and EDA Tools Engineer (Hybrid) with Security Clearance
BAE Systems - NASHUA , NH
Job Description Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with ti
- 1 day ago
IC CAD and EDA Tools Engineer (Hybrid) with Security Clearance
BAE Systems - MANASSAS , VA
Job Description Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with ti
- 1 day ago
Sr. Principal Database Engineer (CAD/PLM)- (AHT)
Northrop Grumman - NORTHRIDGE , CA
Requisition ID: R10177171* Category: Engineering* Location: Northridge, California, United States of America | Unknown, Virginia, United States of America* Clea
- 120 days ago
CAD Design Engineer/Manager with Security Clearance
Brookfield Global - DALLASTOWN , PA
Industry Leader hiring due to growth. The Design Engineer will provide guidance to the System Engineering Department and support Application Engineers to ensure
- 3 days ago
MECHANICAL ENGINEER 3 - CAD with Security Clearance
Advanced Software Design - MELBOURNE , FL
Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraul
- 1 day ago
Controls Engineer
Nestlé Purina - FLAGSTAFF , AZ
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. T
- 8 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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62660
76903
69347

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
63840
78815
70471
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CAD Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for CAD Engineer ranges from $62,660 to $76,903 with the average base salary of $69,347. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,840 to $78,815 with the average total cash compensation of $70,471.

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