Illinois Median
$132,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$63.51
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $135,980
State Rank
#16 of 50
56,310 employed here
How much does a Software Developer make in Illinois?
A Software Developer working in Illinois earns a median salary of $132,110 per year, or about $63.51 per hour. That is 3% below the national median of $135,980 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $80,980 while the top 10% make $194,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $101,540 and $166,420 a year.
Software Developer salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $80,980 | $38.93 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $101,540 | $48.82 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $132,110 | $63.51 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $166,420 | $80.01 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $194,740 | $93.63 |
|
How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 16th out of 50 states and territories for Software Developer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Software Developer salary in other states
California $174,410Washington $166,540New York $166,180Massachusetts $165,210Oregon $142,720New Hampshire $139,720Maryland $138,680Colorado $138,390District of Columbia $136,880Virginia $136,460New Jersey $135,940North Carolina $134,710Connecticut $134,120Delaware $133,020Texas $132,150Idaho $131,590Georgia $131,010Florida $130,980Rhode Island $130,590Minnesota $130,050Arizona $129,690South Carolina $129,450Nevada $128,810Utah $128,810Pennsylvania $126,550Missouri $126,120Michigan $125,570Vermont $125,280New Mexico $124,520Hawaii $124,040Maine $123,120Wisconsin $122,660Alabama $122,540Tennessee $122,430Montana $121,990West Virginia $121,000Oklahoma $118,100Wyoming $115,170Iowa $114,890Ohio $114,090Kansas $113,420Nebraska $110,900Kentucky $109,010Indiana $105,920North Dakota $105,600Arkansas $104,490Louisiana $102,800South Dakota $96,310Mississippi $95,330
Working as a Software Developer in Illinois
Nationally, about 1,688,000 people work as Software Developers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($132,110) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Software Developer make in Illinois?
The median Software Developer salary in Illinois is $132,110 per year, or about $63.51 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $80,980 at the entry level to $194,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Software Developers about 3% less than the national median of $135,980. Illinois ranks 16th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Software Developers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $132,110 a year. About 56,310 Software Developers are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.