--- title: "Entry-level Data Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/data-engineer/locations/chicago-il/entry-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Data Engineer market brief · Chicago, IL # Entry-level Data Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL 30 entry-level data engineer openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 28 employers, led by Ascot Group, Deloitte6, and 0507 Team TAG Services, LLC. The middle half of posted salaries runs $82,875–$120,708 a year (median $98,765), from the 83% of listings that disclose pay. 13% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Data Engineer markets](/jobs/data-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 30 : Live data engineer openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 28 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $98,765 : 83% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)30 jobs Chicago's data engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 30 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 30 Hiring employers 28 Salary coverage 83% Median experience 3.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 16 15 companies · $88,350 median Established employers 9 8 companies · $110,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $82,875 P50 $98,765 P75 $120,708 P90 $146,300 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live entry-level data engineer listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare data engineer opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 30 live roles tracked in this market. - 28 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/data-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Data Engineer in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 30 data engineer openings across 28 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 30 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Ascot Group is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative data engineer openings Employer activity · 28 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Ascot Group logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ascotgroup.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ffavicon.png&sig=dXltC66NpEKffEFva_ZGaEsK5d86igV3ZUGc9Bx_4Kw) Ascot GroupEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/ascot-group)[![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Startups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/deloitte6) 0507 Team TAG Services, LLCStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![Amazon logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Ffavicon.ico) AmazonEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/amazon)[American Lung AssociationEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/american-lung-association) Caterpillar Inc.Startups & growing teams1Open roles ![Cohort AI Inc logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dthecohort.ai%26sz%3D128) Cohort AI IncEmployer profile1Open roles [![Conagra Brands logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconagrabrands.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=qnB-X3iVZ4MFLRO48_vakqnTT9MbRBaNxWis_E_-fs8) Conagra BrandsStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/conagra-brands) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 30 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Data Engineer – Physical AI PlatformEntry-levelCaterpillar Inc.Chicago, Illinois$97,530Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/data-engineer-physical-ai-platform-at-caterpillar-inc-c2c26aa2-e1ea-5045-8d20-00f96b3f708e)[Data Engineer II - ZelleEntry-levelEarly Warning Services, LLCChicago, Illinois$83,000Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/data-engineer-ii-zelle-at-early-warning-services-llc-0a3df303-1680-52db-8d58-f32c0c89d576)[Data Engineer/CloudEntry-levelTalentFishNaperville, Illinois$93,600Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/data-engineer-cloud-at-talentfish-108cc8aa-6e5b-5216-bbe4-6b0f415e4d0a)[AI Data EngineerEntry-levelPlante & Moran, PLLCChicago, Illinois$82,500Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/ai-data-engineer-at-plante-and-moran-pllc-d58a87df-4a1e-5f09-8b3e-33cb7fc5bdec)[Senior Data EngineerEntry-levelConagra BrandsChicago, Illinois$82,000Posted Sep 30, 2026](/job/senior-data-engineer-at-conagra-brands-5c90fd97-0c08-5ecb-952f-9a583e51e2e8)[Data EngineerEntry-levelAmerican Lung AssociationChicago, Illinois$108,000Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/data-engineer-at-american-lung-association-b8b11faa-39a8-57d3-870d-bbd25cf5d512)[PROJECT - Data Engineer IIEntry-levelDeloitte6Chicago, Illinois$71,300Posted Sep 28, 2026](/job/project-data-engineer-ii-at-deloitte6-7a33d867-eff9-537c-af8d-86d40d9ed7e7)[Senior Data EngineerEntry-levelconagrabrandsChicago, Illinois$82,000Posted Sep 25, 2026](/job/senior-data-engineer-at-conagrabrands-31374a49-0fd1-5fc7-85be-8887a0965415) [Explore all 30 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Entry-level Data Engineer jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many entry-level data engineer jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 30 live entry-level data engineer openings from 28 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level data engineer jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $98,765 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $82,875 to $120,708. Based on the 83% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level data engineer jobs in Chicago? Ascot Group, Deloitte6, 0507 Team TAG Services, LLC, and Amazon have the most open entry-level data engineer roles here right now, out of 28 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Data Engineer demand around Chicago. 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