Plant Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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Plant Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Plant Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Engineer in Chicago, IL is $95,973. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $89,100 to $102,793, with most professionals earning between $82,843 and $109,003.

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10th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $82,843 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $89,100 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $95,973 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $102,793 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $109,003 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $89,100 10% $82,843 90% $109,003 75% $102,793 $95,973 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Plant Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Manufacturing Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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106343
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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 Plant Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Plant Engineer ranges from $89,100 to $102,793 with the average base salary of $95,973. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,104 to $106,343 with the average total cash compensation of $98,301.

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