As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Electrical Project Engineer in Aurora, IL is $148,244, equivalent to $71 per hour, $2,851 weekly, or $12,354 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Project Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Project Engineer in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $126,432 to $163,904. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($136,827) and 75th percentile ($156,441), while top earners (90th percentile) make $163,904 per year. This $19,614 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Electrical Project Engineer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Electrical Project Engineer job salary. 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
Electrical Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $126,432 Aurora, IL October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $136,827 Aurora, IL October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $148,244 Aurora, IL October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $156,441 Aurora, IL October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $163,904 Aurora, IL October 01, 2026
25% $136,827 10% $126,432 90% $163,904 75% $156,441 $148,244 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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

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