As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Refrigeration Engineer in Cicero, IL is $61,061, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,174 weekly, or $5,088 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Refrigeration Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Refrigeration Engineer in Cicero, IL vary widely, spanning from $47,807 to $69,231. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,123) and 75th percentile ($65,337), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,231 per year. This $11,214 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Project Commissioning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Cicero Refrigeration Engineer often earn 1.3% higher than national averages. However, Cicero currently ranks 250 statewide for Refrigeration 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
Refrigeration Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $47,807 Cicero, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $54,123 Cicero, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $61,061 Cicero, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $65,337 Cicero, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $69,231 Cicero, IL November 01, 2026
25% $54,123 10% $47,807 90% $69,231 75% $65,337 $61,061 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

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

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