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Distinguished Engineer salaries in Illinois

Pay ranges employers published in 7 open job postings for Distinguished Engineer roles in Illinois, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Distinguished Engineer postings in Illinois

  1. Distinguished Engineer - AI AdoptionElevance Health · Chicago, IL · $255K–$382K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Distinguished Engineer - AI AdoptionElevance Health · Chicago, IL · $255K–$382K/yr · Posted Oct 24, 2026
  3. Distinguished EngineerElevance Health · Chicago, IL · $255K–$382K/yr · Posted Oct 24, 2026
  4. Distinguished EngineerElevance Health · Chicago, IL · $255K–$382K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
  5. Distinguished Engineer - AI AdoptionElevance Health · Chicago, IL · $255K–$382K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
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Distinguished Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$310K median, $246K–$390K typical, 111 postingsUnited States: middle half $246K–$390K, median $310K
  2. California$372K median, $320K–$405K typical, 20 postingsCalifornia: middle half $320K–$405K, median $372K
  3. Chicago, IL$318K median, $318K–$318K typical, 7 postingsChicago, IL: middle half $318K–$318K, median $318K
  4. San Mateo, CA$427K median, $427K–$439K typical, 5 postingsSan Mateo, CA: middle half $427K–$439K, median $427K
  5. New York$273K median, $273K–$273K typical, 5 postingsNew York: middle half $273K–$273K, median $273K
  6. New York City, NY$273K median, $273K–$273K typical, 5 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $273K–$273K, median $273K
  7. Minnesota$318K median, $318K–$318K typical, 4 postingsMinnesota: middle half $318K–$318K, median $318K
  8. Mendota Heights, MN$318K median, $318K–$318K typical, 4 postingsMendota Heights, MN: middle half $318K–$318K, median $318K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Distinguished Engineer make in Illinois?

The median posted base pay for Distinguished Engineer jobs in Illinois is $318K a year, from 7 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Distinguished Engineer pay range in Illinois?

The middle half of postings list $318K–$318K. The top 10% list $318K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $318K or less.

How does Illinois pay compare with all Distinguished Engineer jobs?

The median here is $318K, against $304K across all 117 postings for the role.

How many Distinguished Engineer jobs in Illinois list pay?

7 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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