How much does an Entry Level Environmental Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Entry Level Environmental Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $80,065 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $71,500 and $89,473. 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 Environmental Engineer

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WSP in the U.S. - Anchorage , AK
... environmental, infrastructure, and transportation projects. * Perform routine geotechnical engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating ...
LinkedIn - 12 days ago
GCC - Seattle , WA
This is an exciting opportunity to learn industrial sales in a supportive environment with training ... Experience: * Entry level position - considering recent college graduates * Experience with ...
LinkedIn - 24 days ago
OSI Engineering - Mountain View , CA
Oversee office operations and ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Handle shipping and receiving duties (FedEx, USPS, etc.) and maintain accurate logs. * Vendor Management: Serve as ...
LinkedIn - 13 days ago
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro - Sonoma , CA
Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for youth participants. * Program Facilitation: Create and ... This is an entry level role and no prior experience working with youth is required. * Multi ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
R&D Partners - Novato , CA
Perform environmental monitoring sampling and testing of facilities, equipment, and utilities ... engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
... engineering challenges. We are not just in the business of consulting services - we are in the ... Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and positive work environment * Bachelor's Degree BENEFITS ...
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 Entry Level Environmental Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Entry Level Environmental Engineer ranges from $71,500 to $89,473 with the average base salary of $80,065. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,700 to $93,400 with the average total cash compensation of $82,019.

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