Electrical Engineers, NonR&D salary in Chicago, IL
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Batavia.
Median salary$85,300
Middle 50%$84.9k–$99.5k
vs. national median+0%comparison median $85,103
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$70k$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $83,762 |
| 25th | $84,901 |
| 50th (median) | $85,300 |
| 75th | $99,505 |
| 90th | $106,496 |
Cost of living
Chicago's median Electrical Engineers, NonR&D salary of $85,300 is worth about $82,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Chicago = 103.6).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fermi Forward Discovery Group | $85,300 | 10 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 8 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.