Forest Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Forest Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forest Engineer in Chicago, IL is $78,338. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,313 to a high of $91,000, with most professionals earning between $70,997 and $84,966.

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10th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $64,313 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $70,997 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $78,338 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $84,966 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $91,000 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $70,997 10% $64,313 90% $91,000 75% $84,966 $78,338 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Forest Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Environmental Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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70997
84966
78338

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
70997
84966
78338
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forest Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Forest Engineer ranges from $70,997 to $84,966 with the average base salary of $78,338. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,997 to $84,966 with the average total cash compensation of $78,338.

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