As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Addison, IL is $121,060, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,328 weekly, or $10,088 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Diesel Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Diesel Engineer in Addison, IL vary widely, spanning from $96,719 to $137,786. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($108,319) and 75th percentile ($129,815), while top earners (90th percentile) make $137,786 per year. This $21,496 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Addison Diesel Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. 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
Diesel Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $96,719 Addison, IL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $108,319 Addison, IL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $121,060 Addison, IL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $129,815 Addison, IL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $137,786 Addison, IL July 01, 2026
25% $108,319 10% $96,719 90% $137,786 75% $129,815 $121,060 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Diesel Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Addison, Illinois    Addison is a village located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 36,942 at the 2010 census....More

Addison, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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