Software Developers pay in Peoria
In Peoria (IL), the median pay for software developers is $62.78 an hour ($130,590 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($132,110).
Pay range for software developers in Peoria (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.96 | $89,350 |
| 25% of workers | $51.58 | $107,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.78 | $130,590 |
| 75% of workers | $75.99 | $158,060 |
| 90% of workers | $80.14 | $166,680 |
Software Developers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $134,380 | 40,370 |
| Peoria (this page) | $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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