Commercial Engineer Salary in Rockford, Illinois

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Commercial Engineer in Rockford, IL is $75,262. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,686 to $85,234, with most professionals earning between $58,878 and $94,313.

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What does a Commercial Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Commercial Engineer

Create long-term professional and personal relationships with customers, partners, and teammates to facilitate effective information exchanges with the goal of enabling customer transformations that drive human progress.

October 20, 2022

Lead responsibility for technical direction of a group of engineers or functions as a technical specialist formulating and developing advanced engineering concepts, techniques, and standards.

November 03, 2022

Provide design of power distribution systems including panelboards, switchboards, overcurrent protection, transformers, disconnect switches, conductors, raceway, wiring devices, generators, etc.

March 06, 2023

Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints, and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.

March 07, 2023

Review the shop drawings against the architect's plans and specifications and discuss any discrepancies you find with the Project Manager.

March 22, 2023

Support proper product application to field projects through creating product applications materials, providing product/applications training to sales and reps, and working with sales and reps on specific applications challenges.

April 12, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including but not limited to the NEC (National Electrical Code), NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code), building codes, energy codes, etc.

April 28, 2023

Understand and participate in developmental related tasks through a variety of channels including self-study, classroom learning, mentor support and development, and other learning opportunities.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Commercial Engineer in Rockford, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

66686

85234

75262

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

67868

88151

76715

What is the average salary for Commercial Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Commercial Engineer in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Commercial Engineer ranges from $66,686 to $85,234 with the average base salary of $75,262. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,868 to $88,151 with the average total cash compensation of $76,715.

View Average Salary for Commercial Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,262	$66,686 - $85,234
Bonus	$1,453	$1,182 - $2,917
Total Pay	$76,715	$67,868 - $88,151

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Commercial Engineer Salary Near Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,607 - $85,134	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,838 - $90,541	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,381 - $91,235	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,394 - $91,252	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,880 - $85,482	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,813 - $90,509	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL

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About Rockford, Illinois

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States According to 2010 U.S. Census Data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The City of Rockford's population is 147,051...

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