As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in Illinois is $104,852, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,016 weekly, or $8,738 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $87,543 to $137,116. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,792) and 75th percentile ($121,740), while top earners (90th percentile) make $137,116 per year. This $25,948 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Safety Training, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Illinois Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 54 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $87,543 IL October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $95,792 IL October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $104,852 IL October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $121,740 IL October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $137,116 IL October 01, 2026
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What is an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) ?

An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), also Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME or L-AME), is a licensed person who carries out and certifies aircraft maintenance. The license is widespread internationally and is recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The American FAA recognise the qualification in foreign countries but refer to it as Aviation Maintenance Engineer rather than "Aircraft...". Countries which issue or recognize AME licenses internally include; Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, India, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and much of Asia. The Ameri...

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $113,494 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $111,941 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $103,439 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $103,188 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $104,734 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $112,131 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $103,117 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $103,327 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $104,875 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $102,674 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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