Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Auto Mechanic jobs in Chicago, IL

20,140 auto mechanics employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $55,320/year median · 9% above the national median.

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The median auto mechanic salary in Chicago, IL is $55,320/year, with a typical range of $39,240 to $78,370 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Auto Mechanic pay in Chicago, IL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Chicago metro. Half of Auto Mechanics earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $39,240 $55,320 $78,370
25th$39,240 Median$55,320 75th$78,370 vs US9% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (SOC 49-3023, Auto Mechanic). Full Auto Mechanic salary guide →

What is a Auto Mechanic salary in Chicago?

The median auto mechanic salary in Chicago, IL is $55,320/year, with a typical range of $39,240 to $78,370 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 20,140 auto mechanics employed in the Chicago metro area.

Auto Mechanic pay bands in Chicago by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Auto Mechanic

Typical mid level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$49,511–$69,813
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Auto Mechanic

Typical entry level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$51,170–$68,818
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Auto Mechanic

Typical entry level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$50,341–$67,822
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Auto Mechanic

Typical entry level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$45,362–$67,822
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Auto Mechanic

Typical mid level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$45,362–$65,830
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Auto Mechanic Career Ladder — Chicago Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Chicago’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Auto Mechanic0–2 yrs$39,830
  2. Mid Auto Mechanic2–5 yrs$52,554
  3. Senior Auto Mechanic5–8 yrs$66,384
  4. Staff Auto Mechanic8–12 yrs$80,214
  5. Lead Auto Mechanic12+ yrs$94,044

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 49-3023, Auto Mechanic).

Employers in the Auto Mechanic hiring market in Chicago

  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Chicago post Auto Mechanic jobs

Employers in the Chicago metro typically post Auto Mechanic roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Auto Mechanic in Chicago, IL — Common Questions

How much does an Auto Mechanic earn in Chicago, IL?
Median $55,320/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $39,240–$78,370. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Chicago?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 20,140 Auto Mechanic roles employed in the Chicago metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Chicago employers use for Auto Mechanic?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Auto Mechanic jobs for me?
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