How much does a Lead Process Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Lead Process Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $187,772 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $177,108 and $202,324. 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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StrategicPeak Partners - Hillsboro , OR
Ready to Lead Innovation in Technology? Join our dedicated team as we spearhead the development and integration of cutting-edge technology in a pre-production setting. As a Senior Process Engineer ...
ZipRecruiter - Today
Element Staffing Services - Houston , TX
Process Engineer Job Description: Element Staffing is recruiting for a Process Engineer for a very ... Lead and/or participate in problem solving, What-If analysis, HAZOP, and PSSR teams. Engineer ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Brunel - Corpus Christi , TX
Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations ... Licensed Professional Engineer (Preferred)
LinkedIn - 15 days ago
Noor Staffing Group - Irvine , CA
Position: Sr. Polymer Process Engineer Hybrid work: Office is centrally located near Irvine, CVA ... Lead investigations to pinpoint processing or performance difficulties and apply technically robust ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Rantec Power Systems, Inc. - Los Osos , CA
Lead Production Readiness Reviews with the Integrated Product Teams. * Resolve production problems quickly and effectively through responsive engineering support. * Monitor production processes for ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago
Sila Nanotechnologies - Alameda , CA
Who You Are As a Managing Staff Process Engineer on Sila's Technology Team, you will be the Material Handling Team Lead Engineer responsible for the conceptual design, detailed engineering, and ...
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Lead 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 Lead Process Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Lead Process Engineer ranges from $177,108 to $202,324 with the average base salary of $187,772. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $194,506 to $241,831 with the average total cash compensation of $212,579.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $187,772 $177,108 - $202,324
Bonus $24,806 $17,398 - $39,507
Total Pay $212,579 $194,506 - $241,831
* 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 $178,105 - $203,462 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $178,105 - $203,462 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $177,902 - $203,230 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $178,037 - $203,385 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $178,037 - $203,385 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $174,051 - $198,831 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE Chemical Process Engineer, Specialist/Project Lead LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $127,330 MAXIMUM SALARY $156,677
JOB TITLE Chemical Process Engineer IV LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $142,630 MAXIMUM SALARY $174,853
JOB TITLE Process Engineer IV LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $125,961 MAXIMUM SALARY $149,778
JOB TITLE Validation Process Engineer IV LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $131,870 MAXIMUM SALARY $150,520
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