As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Operations Engineer in Cicero, IL is $100,898, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,940 weekly, or $8,408 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Operations Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Operations Engineer in Cicero, IL vary widely, spanning from $87,949 to $113,064. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,120) and 75th percentile ($107,266), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,064 per year. This $13,146 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Cicero Operations Engineer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Cicero currently ranks 263 statewide for Operations 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
Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $87,949 Cicero, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $94,120 Cicero, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $100,898 Cicero, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $107,266 Cicero, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $113,064 Cicero, IL April 01, 2026
25% $94,120 10% $87,949 90% $113,064 75% $107,266 $100,898 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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

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