Entry Level Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does an Entry Level Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Entry Level Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $79,810 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $74,212 and $87,782. 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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Entry Level Engineer

New Horizons Telecom, Inc. - Palmer , AK

Job Title: Entry-Level Civil Engineer (EIT) Company: New Horizons Telecom, Inc. About Us New Horizons is looking for a highly motivated qualified individual to join our team as an Entry- Level Civil ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Structural EIT / Entry-level Engineer - Water/Wastewater Structures

Wilson Engineers - Tempe , AZ

We are seeking a Structural EIT / Entry-level Engineer to design Water/Wastewater Structures to join our team. This position requires 40 hours per week in our Tempe office. (This job is not remote ...

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Entry Level Engineering Technology Majors

Ampirical - Covington , LA

Coordinate with project team by utilizing the Project Database; report project progression updates and or issues to Lead Engineer/Designer as required. * Assist in the review of designs for ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Roadway Design Engineer, Entry Level - CD0013

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig - Omaha , NE

As an entry level Engineer in our roadway design group, you will play a vital role in the design and plan production for a variety of transportation projects, including urban and rural roadway design

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Engineer - Entry Level

Austin Allen Company, LLC - Central , AR

Mechanical Engineers / Manufacturing Engineers Entry Level Salary $60,000 - $70,000 Plus Excellent Benefits & PAID Relocation Package to our Southern facility. Unique national parks allow you to boat ...

Careersinfood.com - 23 days ago

Entry Level Engineer

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) - Port Hueneme , CA

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC) is seeking recent college graduates to become professional Department of Navy Civilian ...

LinkedIn - 31 days ago

What does an Entry Level Engineer do?

Entry Level Engineer in Aiken, SC

Understand lessons learned from past events to minimize chance of recurrence.

May 04, 2023

Entry Level Engineer in Baltimore, MD

Communicate and coordinate technical design solutions with clients, firm staff and vendors.

March 02, 2023

Provide sales and technical staff with high end technical support on both a pre- and post-sales basis including attending project meetings.

March 13, 2023

Develop and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies that company and related manufacturers offer.

March 18, 2023

Entry Level Engineer in Burns Harbor, IN

Assist in the preparation of reports, economic, and technical feasibility studies and studies aimed at evaluating alternative systems, equipment, materials or engineering methods.

March 27, 2023

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for an Entry Level Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

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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 Entry Level Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Entry Level Engineer ranges from $74,212 to $87,782 with the average base salary of $79,810. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,958 to $90,607 with the average total cash compensation of $81,979.

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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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