As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for HVAC Engineer in Aurora, IL is $79,639, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,532 weekly, or $6,637 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for HVAC Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for HVAC Engineer in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $69,977 to $92,461. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,581) and 75th percentile ($86,351), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,461 per year. This $11,770 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Hydraulics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora HVAC Engineer often earn 0.6% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 291 statewide for HVAC 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
HVAC Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $69,977 Aurora, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $74,581 Aurora, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $79,639 Aurora, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $86,351 Aurora, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $92,461 Aurora, IL April 01, 2026
25% $74,581 10% $69,977 90% $92,461 75% $86,351 $79,639 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    HVAC Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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