Senior GIS Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Senior GIS Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Senior GIS Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $76,979 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $69,077 and $86,482. 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 GIS Programmer/Analyst

Resource Data - Houston , TX

As a Senior GIS Programmer/Analyst with Resource Data, you'll help design and develop geospatial data and geospatial solutions that elevates enterprise geospatial systems efficiency, performance, and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago

Senior GIS/Systems Architect

JVM Solutions - San Antonio , TX

JOB PURPOSE JVM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior GIS/Systems Architect to join ... Equivalent Experience with 10 years of experience in database development, programming, or other ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

#12664 - Senior GIS Data Engineer

Qualitest - Mountain View , CA

We are looking for Senior GIS Data Engineer to join our growing team in Mountain View, CA, United States. Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior GIS Data Engineer with ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 85 days ago

Senior GIS Analyst/ GIS System Manager

Coeur d'Alene Tribe - Plummer , ID

... programming and or customization of GIS applications • Designs, implements, and documents quality control measures for special projects, products, and services • Provides technical assistance to ...

Adzuna - 3 days ago

GIS Developer

Odyssey Information Services - Richmond , TX

Senior level experience building GIS web applications using ArcGIS Fieldmaps, Dashboards, Experience Builder, Instant Apps, and automating data. Solid core knowledge of GIS Open Data Standards ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

GIS Systems Engineering Specialist

22nd Century Technologies Inc. - Kansas City , MO

The Senior GIS Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, build, automation, support, security, management, and optimization of GIS systems, such as such as ESRI ArcGIS Software Suites, ESRI ...

LinkedIn - 17 days ago

What does a Senior GIS Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Senior GIS Engineer

Assist with map service development/maintenance and upkeep to support mapping functionality in our mobile and web platforms.

February 13, 2023

Utilizes Geographic Information System techniques to assist with and maintenance of incoming non-spatial and spatial data including data conversion, integration, maintenance, and quality control.

May 10, 2023

Provide solutions and services that meet or exceed specified performance parameters.

September 18, 2022

Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts and software architects to solve complex technical problems.

January 08, 2023

Follow the development practices of the public safety product teams.

February 05, 2023

Deliver timely and quality deliverables to include accurate reports and responsive proposals.

April 12, 2023

Resolve product defects reported by product support and quality assurance teams.

May 07, 2023

Support the Head of Technology Enablement/Customer Enablement in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and helping to implement an effective system of project governance.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior GIS Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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69077

86482

76979

Average Total Cash Compensation

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70207

90089

79324

What is the average salary for Senior GIS Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior GIS Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Senior GIS Engineer ranges from $69,077 to $86,482 with the average base salary of $76,979. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,207 to $90,089 with the average total cash compensation of $79,324.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$76,979	$69,077 - $86,482
Bonus	$2,345	$1,130 - $3,606
Total Pay	$79,324	$70,207 - $90,089

* 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 GIS Engineer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,465 - $86,969	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,465 - $86,969	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,386 - $86,870	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,439 - $86,936	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,439 - $86,936	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,884 - $84,989	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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