Median salary
$114,565
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$97.5k – $125.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
50%
12 of 24 roles
Live roles
24
open right now
Salary trend
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| DG DLR Group | $114,565 | 6 |
|
Syska Hennessy Group
|
$136,501 | 2 |
Woolpert
|
$98,000 | 1 |
|
Gotion, Inc.
|
$97,500 | 1 |
Wight & Company
|
$97,500 | 1 |
Jacuzzi Group
|
$87,000 | 1 |
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How much do Mechanical Engineer roles in Illinois pay?
The median salary for Mechanical Engineer roles in Illinois is $114,565 per year. Most pay falls between $97,500 (25th percentile) and $125,821 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $94,000 to $131,000.
These figures are computed live from 24 active Mechanical Engineer roles in Illinois on JobsRadar, of which 12 (50%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Mechanical Engineer roles in Illinois include Syska Hennessy Group, DLR Group, Gotion and Inc..
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Mechanical Engineer salary in Illinois?
- The median is $114,565 per year, with most pay between $97,500 and $125,821 (25th–75th percentile), based on 12 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Mechanical Engineer salary range in Illinois?
- Pay ranges from about $94,000 to $131,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $114,565. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.