Software Developers Salary in Illinois
Software Developers in Illinois earn a median of $132,110 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 56,310
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,980; the top 10% earn over $194,740. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$104,910 median in Illinois
- Computer Systems Analysts$101,570 median in Illinois
- Web Developers$84,820 median in Illinois
- Data Warehousing Specialists$142,500 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$104,650 median in Illinois
- Database Architects$142,500 median in Illinois
Software Developers pay in Illinois
How much do software developers make in Illinois?
The median is $132,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,980 and the top 10% earn over $194,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 50 (−3% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.