Network Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 UTC
Average Salary
Hiring Velocity
− 80%21
Open positions in Chicago
21 postings with employer-disclosed pay
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Where this data comes from
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240k+
Career pages indexed
Direct from company sites and 80+ ATS platforms. No aggregators, no recycled feeds.
Expired listings drop out within hours, so ranges reflect the market right now.
1–2 hr
From posting to indexed
How much does a Network Engineer make in Chicago?
Statistics are computed on range midpoints from postings active in the trailing 90 days. Figures are annual, in USD.
Posted salary distribution
n = 21 postings · base salary, as posted
Salary by years of experience
Median posted base, parsed from posting requirements
Posted salary percentiles
Base salary vs. estimated total compensation
| Percentile | Base Salary | Total comp est. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,850 | $120,183 |
| 25th | $112,121 | $132,303 |
| 50th | $124,675 | $147,117 |
| 75th | $134,946 | $159,236 |
| 90th | $147,500 | $174,050 |
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Trends & market signals
Historical counts with 2-week projection cone based on velocity and acceleration.
Hiring velocity
- − 7%
Moscow, Russia
Salary n/a
- − 7%
Jerusalem, Israel
Salary n/a
- − 70%
Lima, Peru
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- − 80%
Santiago, Chile
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Role in top Companies
- 0%
Arista Networks
$130K - $175K Salary Range
- 0%
Amtrak
$103.7K - $134.5K Salary Range
Job Count Trend & Projection
Historical job count with 2-week projection cone based on velocity and acceleration.
Salary Trend
Historical job count with 2-week projection cone based on velocity and acceleration.
Live postings with disclosed pay
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