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Software Developer Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$132,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.52/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
56,310
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$132,166 #21 of 50

Software Developer pay in Illinois, explained

Software developers in Illinois earn a median of $132,110 per year ($63.52 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $80,980, while the most experienced software developers reach about $194,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $132,110 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $132,110 is worth about $132,166 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #21 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,980
$38.93/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$132,110
$63.52/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$194,740
$93.62/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $132,110 $132,166
Missouri $126,120 $138,873 +$5,990
Wisconsin $122,660 $130,358 +$9,450
Iowa $114,890 $130,911 +$17,220
Kentucky $109,010 $120,909 +$23,100
Indiana $105,920 $113,491 +$26,190

Software Developer in Illinois: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Illinois?

Software developers in Illinois earn a median of $132,110 per year ($63.52 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Illinois pay software developers well?

At $132,110, Illinois pays 3% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 56,310 work in the state.

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