Field Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Field Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Field Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $108,092 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $98,619 and $118,708. 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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Field Service Engineer
Resource Employment Solutions - TROY , AL
Job Description. Job Description. Field Service Engineer / Technician. Experience with Precipitator - this work is 50% mechanical and 50% electrical. Job Summar
- 18 days ago
X-Ray Field Service Engineer
Adecco - MERIDIAN , ID
Job Description. Job Description. We are looking for an X-Ray Field Service Engineer in the Idaho Falls area. Seeking an experienced field service engineers fo
- 29 days ago
Field Service Engineer III - (C3)
APPLIED MATERIALS - RICHARDSON , TX
Field Service Engineer III (C3). If you like to troubleshoot hardware, solve complex problems, and make equipment work better, this is the role for you. As a Fi
- 1 day ago
Field Service Engineer
Kelly Services - DEARBORN HEIGHTS , MI
Job Description. Field Service Engineer. \n\n. 100 percent travel. \n\n. Pay – 36hr +/- Depending on experience. \n\n. Direct Hire - W Ben. \n\n. (70k-76k Base
- 28 days ago
Field Engineer with Security Clearance
Nightwing - STERLING , VA
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customer
- 1 day ago
Field Engineer with Security Clearance
Lockheed Martin - KIRTLAND AFB , NM
Job Number 686466BR Description:WHO WE ARE. Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundar
- 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 Field Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Field Engineer ranges from $98,619 to $118,708 with the average base salary of $108,092. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,451 to $125,257 with the average total cash compensation of $113,068.

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