Civil Designer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Civil Designer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Civil Designer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Civil Designer in Chicago, IL is $68,407. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,664 to $77,407, with most professionals earning between $57,435 and $85,601.

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10th Percentile Civil Designer Salary $57,435 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Civil Designer Salary $62,664 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Civil Designer Salary $68,407 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Civil Designer Salary $77,407 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Civil Designer Salary $85,601 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $62,664 10% $57,435 90% $85,601 75% $77,407 $68,407 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    CAD Drafter I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Designer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    CAD Drafter III

    4 - 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 Civil Designer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Civil Designer ranges from $62,664 to $77,407 with the average base salary of $68,407. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,664 to $77,407 with the average total cash compensation of $68,407.
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