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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

Software Developer (IL) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual 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

Historical Software Developer (Illinois vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$118,470
2023$126,200
2024$127,770
Historical salary trend for Software Developer in Illinois
YearIllinois MedianNational Median
2022$118,470$111,597
2023$126,200$118,750
2024$127,770$121,352

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