Automotive Technician Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Automotive Technician Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does an Automotive Technician make in Chicago, IL? The average Automotive Technician salary in Chicago, IL is $69,399 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,923 and $76,984. 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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10th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $53,206 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $60,923 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $69,399 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $76,984 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $83,890 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
25% $60,923 10% $53,206 90% $83,890 75% $76,984 $69,399 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Automotive Technician ?

An auto mechanic (automotive technician in most of North America, car mechanic in British English, and motor mechanic in Australian English) is a mechanic with a variety of automobile makes or either in a specific area or in a specific make of automobile. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly. They often have to quote prices for their customers before commencing work or after partial disassembly for inspection. Their job may involve the repair of a specific part or the replacement of one or more parts as assemblies. Basic vehicle maintenance is a...

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Job Openings for Automotive Technician in Chicago, IL
  • Carvana - Crete, IL
    Job Description. Job Description. Were looking for Autobody Technicians with a. minimum of 1 year of professional experience in wheel/rim repair. to join u...
    - 7 Days Ago
  • Dent Wizard - Naperville, IL
    Job Description. Description\n. \n. \n. Put the wheels back in motion. Be a Wizard. \n. \n. \n. As a Wheel Technician with Dent Wizard, you’ll use the late...
    - 10 Days Ago
  • Dent Wizard - Cicero, IL
    Job Description. Description\n. \n. \n. Put the wheels back in motion. Be a Wizard. \n. As a. Wheel Technician. with Dent Wizard, you’ll use the latest too...
    - 29 Days Ago
  • Dent Wizard - Arlington Heights, IL
    Job Description. Description\n. \n. \n. Put the wheels back in motion. Be a Wizard. \n. As a. Wheel Technician. with Dent Wizard, you’ll use the latest too...
    - 29 Days Ago
  • Dent Wizard - Aurora, IL
    Job Description. Description\n. \n. \n. Put the wheels back in motion. Be a Wizard. \n. As a. Wheel Technician. with Dent Wizard, you’ll use the latest too...
    - 29 Days Ago

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Automotive Mechanic II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Automotive Technician

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Automotive Mechanic IV

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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60923
76984
69399

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
61219
77961
69719
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automotive Technician in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Automotive Technician ranges from $60,923 to $76,984 with the average base salary of $69,399. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,219 to $77,961 with the average total cash compensation of $69,719.

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