May 2025 OEWS estimate
Software Developer Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $134,380, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$134,380
Mean annual salary
$141,640
Employment estimate
40,370
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $134,380 |
| Mean annual salary | $141,640 |
| 10th percentile | $83,820 |
| 25th percentile | $104,530 |
| 50th percentile | $134,380 |
| 75th percentile | $167,650 |
| 90th percentile | $203,410 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $134,380
- U.S. median
- $135,980
- Difference
- 1.2%
What the data shows
- Software Developers in Chicago, IL earn 1.2% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $104,530–$167,650.
- BLS estimates employment at 40,370 workers in this metro area.