Principal Data Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

6 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Data Engineer in Chicago is $183,488 — 51% above the national median of $121,514.

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$183,488
Average
$110,092
Min Est.
$330,278
Max Est.
6
Filings

Top Employers for Principal Data Engineer in Chicago

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Team TAG Services, LLC $165,000 2
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Principal Data Engineer in Other Cities

Durham, NC
$134,978
50 filings
Westlake, TX
$130,647
26 filings
Riverwoods, IL
$140,865
6 filings
San Jose, CA
$218,974
6 filings
San Francisco, CA
$178,955
5 filings
Smithfield, RI
$132,924
5 filings

Other Roles in Chicago

Software Engineer ($120,440) Software Developer ($113,124) Manager ($161,673) Senior Software Engineer ($143,539) Postdoctoral Scholar ($78,681) Consultant ($151,286) Data Engineer ($111,897) Senior Associate ($138,206)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.