As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for User Interface Engineer in Chicago, IL is $182,620, equivalent to $88 per hour, $3,512 weekly, or $15,218 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for User Interface Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for User Interface Engineer in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $158,088 to $207,031. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($169,779) and 75th percentile ($195,398), while top earners (90th percentile) make $207,031 per year. This $25,619 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Problem Solving or User Interface, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago User Interface Engineer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 264 statewide for User Interface 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
User Interface Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $158,088 Chicago, IL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $169,779 Chicago, IL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $182,620 Chicago, IL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $195,398 Chicago, IL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $207,031 Chicago, IL January 01, 2026
25% $169,779 10% $158,088 90% $207,031 75% $195,398 $182,620 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Frontend Developer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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