HVAC Designer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

HVAC Designer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does an HVAC Designer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an HVAC Designer in Chicago, IL is $56,877. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,026 to $64,453, with most professionals earning between $45,699 and $71,350.

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10th Percentile HVAC Designer Salary $45,699 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile HVAC Designer Salary $51,026 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile HVAC Designer Salary $56,877 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile HVAC Designer Salary $64,453 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile HVAC Designer Salary $71,350 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $51,026 10% $45,699 90% $71,350 75% $64,453 $56,877 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    MEP Mechanical Designer I

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    HVAC Designer

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    MEP Mechanical Designer III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate'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 HVAC Designer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for HVAC Designer ranges from $51,026 to $64,453 with the average base salary of $56,877. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,026 to $64,453 with the average total cash compensation of $56,877.

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

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