How much does a Food Process Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Food Process Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $80,699 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $75,468 and $86,801. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Bykowski Equipment and Engineering Co. - Chino , CA
We focus on custom sanitary systems for the Food, Beverage, Cosmetics, and Pharmaceuticals sectors ... Job Overview We are seeking a Process Engineer knowledgeable in the design and construction of ...
LinkedIn - Today
Halo Industries, Inc. - Santa Clara , CA
As a Laser Process Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities: * Operate and maintain ... Free Food & Snacks * Stock Option Plan * Short Term & Long Term Disability * Base salary $110,000 ...
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Fresh Express - Salinas , CA
The Process Engineer will work with management to identify new process improvement opportunities in ... Minimum 5 years working in multiple manufactory * 5+ years of experience in the food industry in ...
LinkedIn - 71 days ago
Solecta, Inc. - Oceanside , CA
Senior Process and Equipment Engineer Reporting Relationship: Senior Director of Engineering ... Whether it be advancements in the production of nutritionally sound food, materials for everyday ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 71 days ago
Mitra Chem - Mountain View , CA
... and food industry * 2+ years' experience in process control design/hardware selection and ... Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) Benefits: * Competitive ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 22 days ago
TM Process & Controls, Inc. - Turlock , CA
... custom process and automation solutions to the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Our ... Works with the customer and/or process engineer to develop and/or interpret process and ...
LinkedIn - 56 days ago
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What is the average salary for Food Process Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Food Process Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Food Process Engineer ranges from $75,468 to $86,801 with the average base salary of $80,699. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,296 to $89,324 with the average total cash compensation of $82,955.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,699 $75,468 - $86,801
Bonus $2,256 $1,828 - $2,523
Total Pay $82,955 $77,296 - $89,324
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,892 - $87,289 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,892 - $87,289 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,806 - $87,190 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,864 - $87,256 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,864 - $87,256 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,165 - $85,302 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Food Engineer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $80,165 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,988
JOB TITLE Process Engineer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $87,966 MAXIMUM SALARY $101,865
JOB TITLE Chemical Process Engineer II LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $101,404 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,487
JOB TITLE Chemical Process Engineer I LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $90,664 MAXIMUM SALARY $109,546
JOB TITLE Chemical Process Engineer III LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $118,058 MAXIMUM SALARY $147,441
JOB TITLE Chemical Process Engineer IV LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $142,255 MAXIMUM SALARY $174,389
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