Data Engineer Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 7 current data engineer listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 7 disclosed ranges

$147,925/yr

$72,803small sample of 7$191,500

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

Googleup to $191,500
Access Search, Inc.up to $172,500
Oak Street Healthup to $158,588
Caterpillar, Inc.up to $147,925
EAPPS TECH LLC dba Magicforceup to $135,200

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Data Engineer roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Data Engineer, Product Data Warehouse, Go-To-Market

Google · Chicago, Illinois

$156,000 - $227,000

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Senior Data Engineer with Azure Data Factory or Fabric (Must be local to Chicago)

Access Search, Inc. · Chicago, Illinois

$160,000 - $185,000

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Sr. Data Engineer

Oak Street Health · Chicago, Illinois

$113,235 - $203,940

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Senior Data Engineer, AI

Caterpillar, Inc. · Chicago, Illinois

$112,710 - $183,140

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Data Engineer with SQL and Databricks Exp.-In Person Interview

EAPPS TECH LLC dba Magicforce · Chicago, Illinois

$60 - $70

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What moves Data Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior data engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same data engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Chicago offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Data Engineer make in Chicago?

Based on 7 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $147,925 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Data Engineer?

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