Computer Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Computer Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Computer Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $89,638 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $81,192 and $98,778. 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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Computer Vision Engineer
Insight Recruitment - San Francisco , CA
Computer Vision (Perception) Engineer - San Francisco Salary: $200K+ (Equity Included) We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Computer Vision (Perception) Engineer to join a dynamic team in ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
Founding Software Engineer
Harnham - Santa Rosa , CA
... computer vision, and NLP to optimize content performance. ROLE As a Founding Engineer, you'll be instrumental in designing and scaling our AI-powered platform from the ground up, driving key ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Engineer III
JT4 - Edwards , CA
Mastery of computer-based engineering tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks * Previous Aerospace Experience with RF, Antennas, or COMMS electrical design Requirements - Education, Technical, And Work ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Software Engineer
netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.) - Cupertino , CA
Keynote Animation Software Engineer Location: Remote Job Duration: 12+m contract with potential for ... Familiarity with computer graphics research (SIGGRAPH, GDC, etc.) * Development experience with ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Senior AI Capable Production Code Software Engineer
MathGPT.ai - Palo Alto , CA
Leverage Cursor and AI coding models to be a 10x type engineer * Design and develop REST APIs to ... Must Have * BS or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, or technical related fields
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Electrical Coordinator
Roseburg Forest Products - Riddle , OR
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering) * Exposure to highly automated/technical equipment in a manufacturing environment * Experience in wood products ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Computer Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Computer Engineer ranges from $81,192 to $98,778 with the average base salary of $89,638. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,531 to $101,617 with the average total cash compensation of $91,563.

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About Chicago, Illinois    Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

Chicago, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Computer Engineer: Design

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