Mechanical Fitter Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Mechanical Fitter make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Fitter in Chicago, IL is $37,290. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $33,320 to $42,451, with most professionals earning between $29,705 and $47,150.

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Average Salary Range for Mechanical Fitter in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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37290

Average Total Cash Compensation

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37785
What is the average salary for Mechanical Fitter in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanical Fitter in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Mechanical Fitter ranges from $33,320 to $42,451 with the average base salary of $37,290. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $33,658 to $42,903 with the average total cash compensation of $37,785.

View Average Salary for Mechanical Fitter as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $37,290 $33,320 - $42,451
Bonus $495 $338 - $452
Total Pay $37,785 $33,658 - $42,903
* 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.

Mechanical Fitter Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,320 - $42,451 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,320 - $42,451 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,281 - $42,402 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,307 - $42,435 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,307 - $42,435 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $32,623 - $41,564 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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