Data Engineer market brief · Chicago, IL
Mid-level Data Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL
28 mid-level data engineer openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 16 employers, led by Capital One, Deloitte6, and Preferred Travel Group. That is up 600% from 4 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $116,200–$179,400 a year (median $137,500), from the 86% of listings that disclose pay. 7% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Oct 3, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 28
- Live data engineer openings currently tracked in the Chicago market.
Companies hiring
- 16
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 600%
- 4 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $137,500
- 86% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
Chicago's data engineer market is led by mid-level openings, with 28 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
28
Prior window
4
Salary coverage
86%
Median experience
4.5 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Established employers
13
4 companies · $179,400 median
Startups & growing teams
12
9 companies · $116,200 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$116,200
P50
$137,500
P75
$179,400
P90
$179,400
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation and render only after the market clears Metaintro's coverage gate.
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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.
- 28 live roles tracked in this market.
- 16 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
A practical market plan for Data Engineer in Chicago
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
28 data engineer openings across 16 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 28 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Capital One is one of the most active visible employers, with 10 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 16 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 28 matches
Representative openings
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Mid-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.
- 01
How many mid-level data engineer jobs are open in Chicago?
Metaintro tracks 28 live mid-level data engineer openings from 16 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for mid-level data engineer jobs changing in Chicago?
Openings rose 600%, from 4 in the prior 30 days to 28 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do mid-level data engineer jobs in Chicago pay?
The median posted salary is $137,500 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $116,200 to $179,400. Based on the 86% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for mid-level data engineer jobs in Chicago?
Capital One, Deloitte6, Preferred Travel Group, and AgileEngine have the most open mid-level data engineer roles here right now, out of 16 hiring employers.
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