Updated on: Jan 21, 2026
The average Director Engineering in Chicago, IL makes $286,004, 23% above the national average Director Engineering salary of $232,835. This pay is 6% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, San Diego, CA, and Indianapolis, IN.
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