Senior Draftsman Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Senior Draftsman make in Chicago, IL? The average Senior Draftsman salary in Chicago, IL is $102,207 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $92,928 and $111,770. 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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Senior Drafter/ Designer - Autocad Expert
Hunsaker & Associates - Irvine , CA
Candidate should have the following qualifications: · Senior Draftsperson should have proven design experience in plotting home products on conceptual site plans. Understands grading and street ...
ZipRecruiter - 74 days ago
Sr Drafter
Archetype Permanent Solutions - Dallas , TX
Are you a skilled designer/Detailer with a passion for HVAC systems and construction innovation? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise can shape groundbreaking projects
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago
Utilities Drafter
TalentBridge - Houston , TX
Responsibilities: * Assist in the creation of design documents under the guidance of senior drafters and engineers. * Utilize ESRI software to draw lines and add details to design documents
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
Senior Engineering Drafting Technician
Kier & Wright - Irvine , CA
EEO SUMMARY A Senior Drafting Technician will be in charge of independently creating engineering design plans for public works project and land development, utilizing AutoCAD software. They will be ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 50 days ago
Mechanical Drafter
TPI Staffing, Inc - Deer Park , TX
Complete repair dispositions on new and used customer supplied bearings and seals. * Assist Senior Drafter with more complicated assemblies. * Complete ECO?s based upon marked up prints and/or ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 72 days ago
Senior SolidWorks Drafter/Modeler
THOR Solutions, LLC - Arlington , VA
THOR Solutions is looking for a highly motivated Senior SolidWorks Drafter/Modeler to support the US Navy in Arlington, VA or remotely . The candidate will assist in creation of SolidWorks models and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Senior Draftsman in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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102207

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
95289
117291
105478
What is the average salary for Senior Draftsman in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Draftsman in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Senior Draftsman ranges from $92,928 to $111,770 with the average base salary of $102,207. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,289 to $117,291 with the average total cash compensation of $105,478.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $102,207 $92,928 - $111,770
Bonus $3,271 $2,360 - $5,521
Total Pay $105,478 $95,289 - $117,291
* 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.

Senior Draftsman Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,451 - $112,399 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,451 - $112,399 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,345 - $112,271 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,415 - $112,356 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,415 - $112,356 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,324 - $109,841 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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