Utility Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Utility Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Utility Engineer in Chicago, IL is $121,330. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,519 to $136,333, with most professionals earning between $96,854 and $149,993.

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Average Salary Range for Utility Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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136333
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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109897
141517
123638
What is the average salary for Utility Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Utility Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Utility Engineer ranges from $108,519 to $136,333 with the average base salary of $121,330. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,897 to $141,517 with the average total cash compensation of $123,638.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $121,330 $108,519 - $136,333
Bonus $2,308 $1,379 - $5,184
Total Pay $123,638 $109,897 - $141,517
* 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.

Utility Engineer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,129 - $137,100 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,129 - $137,100 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,005 - $136,944 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,088 - $137,048 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,088 - $137,048 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,645 - $133,979 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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