Mechanical Principal Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Mechanical Principal Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Mechanical Principal Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $174,367 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $159,528 and $189,417. 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
EMT International - HOBART , WI
Mechanical Engineer –. This position is located in Green Bay, WI, and must be available to work on-site. EMT International, a leading provider of digital finish
- 1 day ago
Principal Engineer I
SPECTRUM - MARYLAND HEIGHTS , MO
TITLE. Principal Engineer I. LOCATION. Maryland Heights, MO. JOB SUMMARY. Implement ETL (Extract- Transform- Load) scripts against high volume databases in Orac
- 1 day ago
Principal Engineer I - OSP Technology
SPECTRUM - ENGLEWOOD , CO
Spectrum's Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation's fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV
- 1 day ago
Principal Engineer I - PON Architecture
SPECTRUM - ENGLEWOOD , CO
The Principal Engineer I for PON Architecture will be responsible for engineering activities that maintain and enhance the company's telecommunications and sign
- 1 day 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
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

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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 Principal Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Mechanical Principal Engineer ranges from $159,528 to $189,417 with the average base salary of $174,367. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $166,819 to $203,880 with the average total cash compensation of $184,019.

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