Software Developer Salary in Illinois
Based on 54K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$127,770
$61.428/hr
vs National Average
$121,352
+5.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $172K
54K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Software Developer in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,450 |
| 25th percentile | $98,800 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $127,770 |
| 75th percentile | $159,280 |
| 90th percentile | $172,020 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Developer in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $118,470 |
| 2023 | $126,200 |
| 2024 | $127,770 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $118,470 | $111,597 |
| 2023 | $126,200 | $118,750 |
| 2024 | $127,770 | $121,352 |