As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Engineer in Cicero, IL is $76,065, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,463 weekly, or $6,339 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Lighting Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Lighting Engineer in Cicero, IL vary widely, spanning from $64,810 to $86,126. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,174) and 75th percentile ($81,331), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,126 per year. This $11,157 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Cicero Lighting Engineer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Cicero currently ranks 263 statewide for Lighting 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
Lighting Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $64,810 Cicero, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $70,174 Cicero, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $76,065 Cicero, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $81,331 Cicero, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $86,126 Cicero, IL April 01, 2026
25% $70,174 10% $64,810 90% $86,126 75% $81,331 $76,065 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Lighting Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Cicero, Illinois    Cicero (originally known as Hawthorne) is a suburb of Chicago and an incorporated town in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 83,....More

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

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