Mechanical Engineer Manager Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Mechanical Engineer Manager make in Chicago, IL? The average Mechanical Engineer Manager salary in Chicago, IL is $169,117 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $152,745 and $188,139. 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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Fire Protection Engineer (Mechanical)
Pantex - AMARILLO , TX
Location: Amarillo, TX. Job Title: Fire Protection Engineer (Mechanical). Career Level From: Associate. Career Level To: Specialist. Organization: Fire Protecti
- 142 days ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Houston , TX
Konecranes Nuclear Equip and Services LLC - HOUSTON , TX
Houston, Texas, United States. Full-time. Job Category: Engineering. Employee Group: Employee. Employment Type: Undefined term. Workplace: Hybrid. Company Descr
- 16 days ago
Design Mechanical Engineer
Adecco - HONOLULU , HI
Job Description. Job Description. Must have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prefer at least 1 years working for a Mechanical engineer Consultant. Familiar w
- 21 days ago
Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager
C.T. Male Associates - POUGHKEEPSIE , NY
Job Description. Location. Poughkeepsie, NY, US 12603. Job Type. Full Time. Job Classification. Salaried. Exemption Type. Exempt. Education. Bachelor's Degree
- 14 days ago
Test Mechanical Design Engineer (Entry-Level, Associate, or Mid-Level)
BOEING - BERKELEY , MO
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's
- 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Data Engineer
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Senior Manager, Data Engineer. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, coll
- 1 day 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 Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Mechanical Engineer Manager ranges from $152,745 to $188,139 with the average base salary of $169,117. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $163,390 to $207,010 with the average total cash compensation of $183,406.

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