R&D Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does an R&D Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average R&D Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $127,988 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $113,415 and $144,531. 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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Regional Engineer
Lane Enterprises Inc - ALACHUA , FL
Description. Description. We are excited to welcome a Regional Engineer to our team. From. generous benefits. including. bonus opportunities. and an. Employee S
- 2 days ago
Design Engineer
Bauer Foundation - ODESSA , FL
Description. Bauer Foundation Corp. (BFC) is a Florida corporation and the U.S. subsidiary of the world-wide operating Bauer Group based in Schrobenhausen, Germ
- 2 days ago
Electrical Engineer
Resource Employment Solutions - HAMPTON , GA
Job Description. Job Description. Substation Design Engineer - Electrical Engineer. Job Summary. The position of. Electrical Engineer I. in the Service Mobile
- 22 days ago
Chief Engineer
BOEING - HAZELWOOD , 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
Systems Engineer
BOEING - HAZELWOOD , 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
Software Engineer
BOEING - HAZELWOOD , 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

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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 R&D Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for R&D Engineer ranges from $113,415 to $144,531 with the average base salary of $127,988. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,910 to $155,286 with the average total cash compensation of $135,143.

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

R&D Engineer Salary in popular cities: Aurora, Rockford, Joliet

Skills associated with R&D Engineer: Design, Maintenance, Product Development

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