Junior Hardware Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Junior Hardware Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Junior Hardware Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $83,161 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $77,438 and $88,802. 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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Avionics Hardware Engineer - Fighters
BOEING - BERKELEY , MO
Job Description. The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Avionics Hardware Engineer - Fighters, in Berkeley, MO. Position Responsibilities
- 2 days ago
Avionics Hardware Engineer - Fighters
BOEING - BERKELEY , MO
Job Description. The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking an Associate Avionics Hardware Engineer - Fighters, in Berkeley, MO. Position Respon
- 2 days ago
Stores Management System Hardware Engineer - Fighters Mission Systems Avionics
BOEING - BERKELEY , MO
Job Description. The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a. Stores Management System Hardware Engineer - Fighters Mission Systems Avionics. l
- 3 days ago
Associate Fighters Mission Computing Hardware Engineer - Mission Systems Avionics
BOEING - BERKELEY , MO
Job Description. The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking an Associate Fighters Mission Computing Hardware Engineer - Fighters Mission Systems
- 3 days ago
Avionics Hardware Engineer - Fighters
BOEING - SAINT LOUIS , MO
Job Description. Job Description. The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking an Associate Avionics Hardware Engineer – Fighters, in Berkeley, MO
- 24 days ago
Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer
GE Aerospace - DAYTON , OH
Job Description Summary. Are you ready to see your career take flight. At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading
- 94 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 Junior Hardware Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Junior Hardware Engineer ranges from $77,438 to $88,802 with the average base salary of $83,161. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,588 to $92,531 with the average total cash compensation of $86,036.

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