Computer Programmers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for computer programmers is $34.88 an hour ($72,540 a year). About 1,280 people work in this job there.
That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($100,390). Illinois ranks 43rd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.35 | $50,640 |
| 25% of workers | $24.35 | $50,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.88 | $72,540 |
| 75% of workers | $53.36 | $110,980 |
| 90% of workers | $68.46 | $142,410 |
Computer Programmers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $99,750 | 650 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $89,380 | 110 |
| Springfield | $61,160 | 0 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $132,110 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $59,860 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $101,570 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $99,360 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $100,080 |
| Computer Network Architects | $132,790 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $68,530 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $104,910 |
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