Chief Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Chief Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Chief Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Engineer in Chicago, IL is $319,886. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $287,344 to $357,977, with most professionals earning between $257,716 and $392,656.

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10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $257,716 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $287,344 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $319,886 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $357,977 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $392,656 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $287,344 10% $257,716 90% $392,656 75% $357,977 $319,886 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chief Engineer ?

A chief engineer, commonly referred to as "ChEng" or "Chief", is the seniormost engine officer of an engine department on a ship, typically a merchant ship, and holds overall leadership and responsibility of that department. As a person who holds one of the most senior roles on the ship, he or she must have excellent communication and leadership skills. He or she will be expected to regularly work alongside other crew members and external consultants, and most importantly, provide guidance his or her team. To be a chief engineer, an engineer must attain a chief engineer's license appropriate ...

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    VP of Engineering


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chief Engineer


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chief Engineering Officer


    Master's Degree or MBA

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
287344
357977
319886

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
353808
492386
413537
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $287,344 to $357,977 with the average base salary of $319,886. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $353,808 to $492,386 with the average total cash compensation of $413,537.

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