Last updated 2026-08-02
158 Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 158 Mechanical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Mechanical Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, and Sr. Mechanical Engineer roles from J.S. Held LLC, S&C Minimal Career Site, and DMC Engineering - Campus Recruiting. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Mechanical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Mechanical engineering involves designing, analyzing, and manufacturing mechanical systems and components.
Salaries for Mechanical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Mechanical Engineering jobs near Chicago, IL, United States is $22/hour, based on 3 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $86K | $101K–$133K | $170K |
| Hourly | $22/hr | $22/hr | $25/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $85K | $110K | $136K | 167 |
| Illinois | $80K | $103K | $133K | 320 |
| U.S. | $88K | $114K | $146K | 7,825 |
Salary data: 109 of 158 jobs include pay information (69%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Mechanical Engineering salary data.
Companies hiring for Mechanical Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| J.S. Held LLC | 22 |
| S&C Minimal Career Site | 11 |
| DMC Engineering - Campus Recruiting | 6 |
| Northrop Grumman | 6 |
| Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory | 5 |
| Fermilab | 4 |
| Fictiv | 3 |
Mechanical Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 153 | 97% |
| Internship | 3 | 2% |
| Contract | 2 | 1% |
Mechanical Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Mechanical Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | 10 | 6% |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | 9 | 6% |
| Sr. Mechanical Engineer | 2 | 1% |
| Sr. Design Engineer | 2 | 1% |
| Sr Mechanical Engineer | 1 | 1% |
Mechanical Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 49 | 60% |
| Downers Grove, IL, United States | 9 | 11% |
| Schaumburg, IL, United States | 8 | 10% |
| Aurora, IL, United States | 8 | 10% |
| Batavia, IL, United States | 8 | 10% |
- How many Mechanical Engineering jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 158 Mechanical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Mechanical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $85K, Mid (p50) $110K, Higher (p75) $136K, 167 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $80K, Mid (p50) $103K, Higher (p75) $133K, 320 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Mechanical Engineering roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from J.S. Held LLC (22 jobs, 12%), S&C Minimal Career Site (11 jobs, 6%), DMC Engineering - Campus Recruiting (6 jobs, 3%), Northrop Grumman (6 jobs, 3%), and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (5 jobs, 3%).
- What experience levels are common for Mechanical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (79 jobs, 50%), Senior (60 jobs, 38%), Entry (16 jobs, 10%), and Intern (3 jobs, 2%).
- What work schedules are common for Mechanical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (153 jobs, 97%), Internship (3 jobs, 2%), and Contract (2 jobs, 1%).
- What Mechanical Engineering job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Mechanical Engineer (10 jobs, 6%), Senior Mechanical Engineer (9 jobs, 6%), Sr. Mechanical Engineer (2 jobs, 1%), Sr. Design Engineer (2 jobs, 1%), and Sr Mechanical Engineer (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (153 of 158). 79 of 158 current jobs are at the mid level. 109 of 158 jobs include pay information.
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