Software Developers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for software developers is $64.60 an hour ($134,380 a year). About 40,370 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,980). It is 2% higher than the Illinois median ($132,110).
Pay range for software developers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.30 | $83,820 |
| 25% of workers | $50.25 | $104,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.60 | $134,380 |
| 75% of workers | $80.60 | $167,650 |
| 90% of workers | $97.79 | $203,410 |
Software Developers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $134,380 | 40,370 |
| Peoria | $130,590 | 1,650 |
| Bloomington | $123,320 | 1,570 |
| Kankakee | $116,550 | 60 |
| Decatur | $110,300 | 70 |
| Rockford | $107,640 | 380 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $106,080 | 670 |
| Springfield | $104,550 | 660 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $60,730 |
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| Computer Occupations, All Other | $101,660 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $103,170 |
| Computer Network Architects | $143,800 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $105,580 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $73,340 |
| Information Security Analysts | $125,310 |
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