Lead Structural Engineer salary in Chicago

How much does a Lead Structural Engineer make in the Chicago?

Average base salary

USD12,900 / Month

Average USD12,900

Low USD10,800

High USD15,000

The average salary for Lead Structural Engineer is USD12,900 per month in Chicago salaries taken from job postings on Jobstore in the past 12 months (updated August 25, 2026)

Highest paying cities for Lead Structural Engineer in United States of America

Richmond

USD17,500 per month
Kansas City

USD17,000 per month
Wilmington

USD17,000 per month
United States

USD15,670 per month
Arlington

USD15,500 per month
Cary

USD15,500 per month

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Staff Structural Engineer
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Associate Structural Engineer
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Average USD9,950 per month
Staff Structural Engineer- Hybrid
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Average USD7,917 per month
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Average USD15,833 per month

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Lead Structural Engineer salary in Chicago

Average base salary

Highest paying cities for Lead Structural Engineer in United States of America

Richmond

Kansas City

Wilmington

United States

Arlington

Cary

How much do similar jobs as Lead Structural Engineer get paid in Chicago?

Structural Engineer

Staff Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer 3

Associate Structural Engineer

Staff Structural Engineer- Hybrid

Transit Facility Structural Design Lead