Sr. Data Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

8 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 Sr. Data Engineer in Chicago is $151,773 — 25% above the national median of $121,514.

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$151,773
Average
$91,063
Min Est.
$273,191
Max Est.
8
Filings

Top Employers for Sr. Data Engineer in Chicago

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Hyatt Corporation $175,048 3
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Sr. Data Engineer in Other Cities

Dallas, TX
$130,307
15 filings
Austin, TX
$129,247
14 filings
Schaumburg, IL
$88,536
11 filings
Charlotte, NC
$139,061
10 filings
Foster City, CA
$131,232
9 filings
Irving, TX
$125,120
9 filings
San Francisco, CA
$190,872
7 filings
Plano, TX
$106,030
6 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.