Engineer Lead Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does an Engineer Lead make in Chicago, IL? The average Engineer Lead salary in Chicago, IL is $163,166 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $148,487 and $179,298. 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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Lead Application Development Engineer
Centene - COLUMBIA , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 123 days ago
Lead Application Development Engineer
Centene - KANSAS CITY , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 123 days ago
Lead Infrastructure Security Engineer
Centene - FLORISSANT , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 123 days ago
Lead Pega RPA Application Engineer
Centene - TISCH MILLS , WI
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 123 days ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Houston , TX
Konecranes Nuclear Equip and Services LLC - HOUSTON , TX
Houston, Texas, United States. Full-time. Job Category: Engineering. Employee Group: Employee. Employment Type: Undefined term. Workplace: Hybrid. Company Descr
- 11 days ago
Lead Software Engineer, Fullstack
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Lead Software Engineer, Fullstack. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced
- 2 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 Engineer Lead in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Engineer Lead ranges from $148,487 to $179,298 with the average base salary of $163,166. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $159,320 to $197,733 with the average total cash compensation of $177,199.

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