Software Developers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #17 of 50 · IL
7.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $136,540 ≈ $66/hr
Median annual salary $132,110
Employment 56,310
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $80,980P25 $101,540 Median $132,110P75 $166,420P90 $194,740
About 80% of software developerss in Illinois earn between $80,980 and $194,740. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean software developers salary in Illinois is $136,540, about 7.8% below the U.S. average ($148,100). That works out to roughly $66/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $134,380 | $141,640 | 40,370 |
| Peoria, IL | $130,590 | $129,350 | 1,650 |
| Bloomington, IL | $123,320 | $129,190 | 1,570 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $122,760 | $118,510 | 340 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $122,390 | $115,710 | 220 |
| Kankakee, IL | $116,550 | $115,700 | 60 |
| Decatur, IL | $110,300 | $113,920 | 70 |
| Rockford, IL | $107,640 | $115,370 | 380 |