Water Resources Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Water Resources Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Water Resources Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Water Resources Engineer in Chicago, IL is $109,865. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,511 to $118,995, with most professionals earning between $86,264 and $127,308.

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10th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $86,264 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $97,511 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $109,865 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $118,995 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $127,308 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $97,511 10% $86,264 90% $127,308 75% $118,995 $109,865 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Environmental Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Water Resources Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Environmental Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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118995
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118995
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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 Water Resources Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Water Resources Engineer ranges from $97,511 to $118,995 with the average base salary of $109,865. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,511 to $118,995 with the average total cash compensation of $109,865.

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