Senior Lead Engineer Salary in Aurora, IL

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How much does a Senior Lead Engineer make in Aurora, IL? The average Senior Lead Engineer salary in Aurora, IL is $151,732 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $140,400 and $165,375. 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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What is a Senior Lead Engineer?

The Senior Lead Engineer is responsible for leading a team of engineers in the development and implementation of complex engineering projects. They provide technical expertise and guidance to the team, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. The Senior Lead Engineer also collaborates with other departments to identify and address technical issues, and works to improve engineering processes and procedures. Additionally, they may be involved in the recruitment and training of new engineers, and may also be responsible for managing project timelines and resources. Overall, the Senior Lead Engineer plays a critical role in driving the success of engineering projects and ensuring the overall quality and efficiency of the engineering team.

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Senior/Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Hydropoint Data Systems, - Petaluma , CA

Senior/Lead Site Reliability Engineer Location: Full-Remote/Hybrid/On-site (Petaluma, CA or Boise, ID) Reports to: SVP, Engineering About Us: HydroPoint Data Systems is a leading provider of smart ...

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Senior Lead .NET Developer -SLNETD24-08580

NavitsPartners - San Jose , CA

Senior Lead .NET Developer Contract Term: 12 months On-Site Requirements: Hybrid. Would like resources to be onsite 2-3 times a week. Objective: * We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Lead .NET ...

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Senior/Lead Software Engineer

Optimum Energy LLC - Seattle , WA

More information can be found at Title Senior/Lead Software Development Engineer Functional Area Product Development Directs None Location US Based Remote Job Type Regular, Exempt Job Time Full-Time ...

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Sr/Lead Full Stack Developer

Cloud BC Labs - Pleasanton , CA

POSITION Sr/Lead Full Stack Developer LOCATION Pleasanton, CA or Livermore, CA DURATION 6 Month w CTH or long term extension INTERVIEW TYPE Video VISA RESTRICTIONS None REQUIRED SKILLS * 10+ years of ...

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Senior Lead .NET Developer

vTech Solution - San Jose , CA

Senior Lead .NET Developer Location: San Jose CA \(Hybrid) Duration: 12 month(s) (Contract) Pay rate: *****- *****/hr. On-Site Requirements: Hybrid. Would like resources to be onsite 2-3 times a week

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Senior Lead .NET Developer (Web/Windows)

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Senior Lead .NET Developer Objective: This Resource deliverables will design, create, and test all interfaces and data exchanges required for two projects: Inmate Records Information System (IRIS ...

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What does a Senior Lead Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Senior Lead Engineer

Drive innovation and continuous improvement by staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

September 08, 2023

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and timelines, and ensure alignment with business goals.

September 17, 2023

Act as a technical subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to resolve complex technical issues and challenges.

September 26, 2023

Contribute to the development of technical roadmaps, architecture, and design decisions for new and existing products.

October 06, 2023

Conduct technical reviews and provide feedback on design, architecture, and code to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.

October 08, 2023

Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define and prioritize technical requirements and features.

October 17, 2023

Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including executives, to provide updates on project status, technical challenges, and proposed solutions.

October 17, 2023

Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new engineering team members.

November 15, 2023

Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure successful project delivery.

November 16, 2023

Develop and implement engineering standards, best practices, and processes to improve efficiency and quality of work.

November 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Lead Engineer in Aurora, IL

Average Base Salary

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140400

165375

151732

Average Total Cash Compensation

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147767

179145

162441

What is the average salary for Senior Lead 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 Lead Engineer in Aurora, IL. The base salary for Senior Lead Engineer ranges from $140,400 to $165,375 with the average base salary of $151,732. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $147,767 to $179,145 with the average total cash compensation of $162,441.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$151,732	$140,400 - $165,375
Bonus	$10,709	$7,367 - $13,770
Total Pay	$162,441	$147,767 - $179,145

* 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 Lead Engineer Salary Near Aurora, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Naperville, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,796 - $164,664	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,058 - $164,973	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Bolingbrook, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,317 - $164,100	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,181 - $166,296	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Schaumburg, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,950 - $166,024	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,107 - $165,030	COMPARE TO Aurora, IL

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About Aurora, Illinois

Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kane counties, it is an outer suburb of Chicago and the second most populous city in the state, and the 114th most populous city in the country. The population was 197,899 at the 2010 census, and was estimated to have increased to 200,965 by 2017. Once a mid-sized manufacturing city, Aurora has grown since the 1960s. Founded within Kane County, Aurora's city limits and population have expanded into DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties. Between 2000 an...

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