Heat Transfer Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Heat Transfer Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Heat Transfer Engineer in Chicago, IL is $55,810. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,042 to $64,660, with most professionals earning between $40,969 and $72,718.

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Assist in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports, and proposals.

October 20, 2022

Reviews vendor drawings, calculations and other documentation.

December 31, 2022

Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

January 03, 2023

Review and markup vendor data for compliance to purchase requisition and project requirements, ensuring consistency with primary project documents (Equipment List, PFDs, P & IDs).

January 27, 2023

Understand and monitor package milestone dates related to fabrication, inspection / testing, material purchase and issuance of documents and help expedite vendors to meet purchase order requirements / project schedule.

February 07, 2023

Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.

February 26, 2023

Act as the communication focal point for appropriate information/data between the vendor, client, and other disciplines.

August 16, 2022

Design, analyze, and/or test innovative hot gas path cooling technologies for aviation and industrial gas turbines.

November 01, 2022

Provide troubleshooting support for equipment not meeting performance or mechanical integrity.

December 30, 2022

Develop standard work for design and development of new technologies as part of technology transfer to technology team and business unit teams.

February 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Heat Transfer Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

48042

64660

55810

Average Total Cash Compensation

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48450

65550

57106

What is the average salary for Heat Transfer Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Heat Transfer Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Heat Transfer Engineer ranges from $48,042 to $64,660 with the average base salary of $55,810. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,450 to $65,550 with the average total cash compensation of $57,106.

View Average Salary for Heat Transfer Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,810	$48,042 - $64,660
Bonus	$1,296	$408 - $889
Total Pay	$57,106	$48,450 - $65,550

* 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.

Heat Transfer Engineer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,042 - $64,660	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,042 - $64,660	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,986 - $64,585	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,023 - $64,635	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,023 - $64,635	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,038 - $63,309	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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