Mechanical Engineer 2 Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Mechanical Engineer 2 make in Chicago, IL? The average Mechanical Engineer 2 salary in Chicago, IL is $103,738 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $94,754 and $114,603. 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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Mechanical Engineer
MSM Industries, Inc. - Riverside , CA
The Opportunity We are seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with 2-3 years of experience to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing mechanical designs ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
Mechanical Designer
Key Technical Solutions - Mukwonago , WI
... Engineer to design and develop a broad spectrum of engineering devices to develop or improve the ... Education and Experience: • Minimum 2-year degree in mechanical design. • 2-5 years of relevant ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Design Engineer
Intelletec Energy - Alameda , CA
Alameda, CA (Onsite 2-3 days a week, flexible) Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 (Potential for more with ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. * 3-5 ...
LinkedIn - 14 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Meet Life Sciences - San Diego , CA
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent. * 2+ years of experience in the Medical Device industry. * SolidWorks or other CAD experience. * Quality systems ...
LinkedIn - 22 days ago
Project Engineer
Tandem Foods - Rialto , CA
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field. * 2 to 7 years of experience in a ... Strong knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. * Experience with Lean ...
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Project Engineer
Control Air Enterprises LLC - Anaheim , CA
Our Retrofit & Energy group specializes in design build, turnkey mechanical projects for both the ... No two jobs are ever the same. This presents a unique and exciting challenge. The ideal candidate ...
LinkedIn - 5 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 Mechanical Engineer 2 in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Mechanical Engineer 2 ranges from $94,754 to $114,603 with the average base salary of $103,738. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,836 to $118,746 with the average total cash compensation of $106,682.

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