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Data Engineer salaries in Chicago, IL

Pay ranges employers published in 13 open job postings for Data Engineer roles in Chicago, IL, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Data Engineer postings in Chicago, IL

  1. Principal Data Engineer (Remote)8thlightrebuild · Remote · $152K–$189K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Data Engineer - InfrastructureIMC · Chicago, IL · $175K–$225K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Data EngineerCgsfederal · Remote · $113K–$153K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Sr. Lead Data EngineerHuron · Remote · $140K–$190K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Sr. Staff Engineer - Data EngineeringEarly Warning Services, LLC · Chicago, IL · $175K–$225K/yr · Posted Aug 21, 2026ApplyView posting
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Data Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$156K median · $132K–$190K typical · 539 postingsUnited States: middle half $132K–$190K, median $156K
  2. California$188K median · $150K–$208K typical · 33 postingsCalifornia: middle half $150K–$208K, median $188K
  3. New York$180K median · $150K–$203K typical · 29 postingsNew York: middle half $150K–$203K, median $180K
  4. Canada$117K median · $98.4K–$140K typical · 26 postingsCanada: middle half $98.4K–$140K, median $117K
  5. New York City, NY$180K median · $150K–$205K typical · 26 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $150K–$205K, median $180K
  6. Virginia$145K median · $127K–$180K typical · 25 postingsVirginia: middle half $127K–$180K, median $145K
  7. Connecticut$168K median · $145K–$168K typical · 18 postingsConnecticut: middle half $145K–$168K, median $168K
  8. Hartford, CT$168K median · $145K–$168K typical · 18 postingsHartford, CT: middle half $145K–$168K, median $168K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Data Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

The median posted base pay for Data Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL is $171K a year, from 13 job postings with pay at 10 companies.

What is the typical Data Engineer pay range in Chicago, IL?

The middle half of postings list $133K–$200K. The top 10% list $230K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $120K or less.

How does Chicago, IL pay compare with all Data Engineer jobs?

The median here is $171K, against $155K across all 625 postings for the role.

How many Data Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL list pay?

13 open postings at 10 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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