# Data Engineer salary in Chicago

> The median posted pay for a Data Engineer in Chicago is $175,000 a year (USD); the middle half of listings sit between $136,352 and $200,000. 15 listings, last 365 days.

Data as of 2026-11-04 · https://alderhq.app/salaries/data-engineer/chicago

- Median posted pay: $175,000
- 25th to 75th: $136,352 to $200,000
- Listings with pay: 15

## By level

**Data Engineer posted annual pay in Chicago (USD)**

| Level | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 8 | $138,176 | $187,500 | $201,250 |

## Method

- Each figure is the midpoint of a pay range that an employer posted on a live Data Engineer listing in Chicago, annualised, over the last 365 days (15 listings).
- It is posted pay, not what people are paid. Many employers post a range, then hire anywhere inside it.
- Percentiles are shown only where at least 3 listings back them.
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## Questions

### What is the average Data Engineer salary in Chicago?

The median posted pay is $175,000 a year, based on 15 live listings with a stated range in the last 365 days. The middle half is $136,352 to $200,000.

### Is this what Data Engineers actually earn?

No. It is the pay employers posted on open listings, which is a range they intend to hire within, not reported earnings.

### How does Data Engineer pay change with level in Chicago?

Unspecified: median $187,500 (8 listings).

## Cite

Alder. "Data Engineer salary in Chicago". Data as of 2026-11-04. https://alderhq.app/salaries/data-engineer/chicago