Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Didn't find your job?
Click

How much does a Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff make in Chicago, IL? The average Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff salary in Chicago, IL is $121,520 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $110,884 and $133,314. 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. 

Search Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff Jobs in Chicago, IL

Develop a Job description
Pay Equity
2024 Compensation Trend
Benefits Consulting
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
View as table View as graph
25% $110,884 10% $101,201 90% $144,052 75% $133,314 $121,520 50%(Median)
Employers: Find Surveys For This Job Employers: Price Your Company Jobs Employees: View your Salary
For Employers
Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
For Employees
Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
download asset banner
Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You
The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.
We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff.

Search Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff Job Openings

Job Openings for Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff in Chicago, IL
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
- 145 days ago
Senior Staff Engineer, Modeling
Takeda Pharmaceutical - LEXINGTON , MA
By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that. the information I provide in my applicat
- 131 days ago
Opto-Mechanical Engineer V
APPLIED MATERIALS - SANTA CLARA , CA
Who We Are. Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world
- 3 days ago
Staff Structural Engineer
Disneyland Resort - ANAHEIM , CA
"We create happiness." That's our motto at Disney Experiences. At Disney, you'll help inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment an
- 4 days ago
Associate Mechanical System Design and Analysis Engineer
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
- 4 days ago
Mechanical Engineer Staff - Propulsion with Security Clearance
Lockheed Martin - LITTLETON , CO
Job Number 687217BR Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination
- 1 day ago

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
110884
133314
121520

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
113734
139910
125901
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff ranges from $110,884 to $133,314 with the average base salary of $121,520. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,734 to $139,910 with the average total cash compensation of $125,901.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

110884
133314

 

About Chicago, Illinois    Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

Chicago, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff Salary in popular cities: Aurora, Rockford, Joliet

Skills associated with Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff: Design

Recently searched related titles: Dynamics Engineer, Mechanical Product Engineer, Valve Engineer

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role

Jobs with a similar salary range to Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff : Engine Designer, Mechanical Eng, Mechanical Specialist