Mechanical Engineer salary in Chicago Naperville Elgin Il, IN

How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Chicago Naperville Elgin Il, IN?

Median base salary

Government data

$99,590

Median $99,590
Low $66,330High $143,090

Based on 8,690 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in IN (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$66,330
25th percentile
$80,630
75th percentile
$127,700
90th percentile
$143,090

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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