Salary Data

Engineering Manager Salary
in Chicago

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for Chicago cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$175,088

Median$207,690

P75 (High)$247,538

+5.8% YoY for Engineering Manager+2.1% YoY in Chicago

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$156,975

$132,825$187,163

Mid Level3-6 years

$207,690

$175,088$247,538

Senior Level7+ years

$271,688

$229,425$332,063

The median Engineering Manager in Chicago earns $207,690 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $132,825 (entry-level, P25) to $332,063 (senior-level, P75).
Chicago has a 1.05x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 5% above the national baseline.
Engineering Manager compensation is trending up at 5.8% year-over-year.

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