How much does an Ocean Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ocean Engineer in Chicago, IL is $79,728. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,565 to $97,153, with most professionals earning between $52,670 and $113,018.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Ocean Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $52,670 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $65,565 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $79,728 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $97,153 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $113,018 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $65,565 10% $52,670 90% $113,018 75% $97,153 $79,728 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Ocean Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Ocean Engineer ranges from $65,565 to $97,153 with the average base salary of $79,728. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,989 to $97,883 with the average total cash compensation of $82,998.
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