How much does a Tool Designer make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tool Designer in Chicago, IL is $83,329. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,769 to $88,635, with most professionals earning between $65,065 and $93,466.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Tool Designer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tool Designer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Tool Designer ranges from $73,769 to $88,635 with the average base salary of $83,329. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,039 to $91,373 with the average total cash compensation of $84,594.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $83,329 $73,769 - $88,635
Bonus $1,265 $1,270 - $2,737
Total Pay $84,594 $75,039 - $91,373
* 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 $74,184 - $89,134 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,184 - $89,134 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,100 - $89,032 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,156 - $89,100 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,156 - $89,100 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,496 - $87,105 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Tool And Die Designer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $61,325 MAXIMUM SALARY $100,991
JOB TITLE Tool Maker LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $68,248 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,408
JOB TITLE Tool Coordinator LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $42,735 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,470
JOB TITLE Tool Technician LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $45,433 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,709
JOB TITLE Tool Design LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $63,298 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,450
JOB TITLE Tool Engineer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $98,759 MAXIMUM SALARY $124,012
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