CAD Programmer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

CAD Programmer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a CAD Programmer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Programmer in Chicago, IL is $88,801. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $73,798 to a high of $106,226, with most professionals earning between $80,948 and $97,922.

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10th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $73,798 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $80,948 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $88,801 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $97,922 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $106,226 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $80,948 10% $73,798 90% $106,226 75% $97,922 $88,801 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    CAD Drafter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    CAD Programmer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    CAD Drafter IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 CAD Programmer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for CAD Programmer ranges from $80,948 to $97,922 with the average base salary of $88,801. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,948 to $97,922 with the average total cash compensation of $88,801.
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