Illinois Median
$84,820
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.78
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $92,650
State Rank
#22 of 44
4,310 employed here
How much does a Web Developer make in Illinois?
A Web Developer working in Illinois earns a median salary of $84,820 per year, or about $40.78 per hour. That is 8% below the national median of $92,650 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $70,650 while the top 10% make $128,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $71,990 and $117,100 a year.
Web Developer salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $70,650 | $33.97 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $71,990 | $34.61 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $84,820 | $40.78 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $117,100 | $56.30 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $128,700 | $61.88 |
|
How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 22nd out of 44 states and territories for Web Developer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Web Developer salary in other states
Washington $130,440Virginia $128,380California $119,570District of Columbia $114,690Maryland $112,690Missouri $103,750Minnesota $101,020Utah $100,170New York $98,580Massachusetts $98,470Michigan $98,470Rhode Island $98,140North Carolina $96,610New Jersey $95,180Wisconsin $90,630Georgia $90,340Pennsylvania $86,380Colorado $85,950Connecticut $85,930Texas $85,800Louisiana $85,330Vermont $84,550Nevada $83,220Kentucky $82,630Indiana $80,870Nebraska $80,350Idaho $79,290Oklahoma $78,580New Hampshire $78,260West Virginia $78,240South Carolina $78,190Arizona $76,230Delaware $76,020Tennessee $74,760Kansas $73,590North Dakota $72,190Wyoming $68,410New Mexico $68,120Oregon $64,460Iowa $64,210Montana $62,060South Dakota $51,100Arkansas $50,550
Working as a Web Developer in Illinois
Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Web 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 ($84,820) 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 Web Developer make in Illinois?
The median Web Developer salary in Illinois is $84,820 per year, or about $40.78 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $70,650 at the entry level to $128,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Web Developers about 8% less than the national median of $92,650. Illinois ranks 22nd out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Web Developers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $84,820 a year. About 4,310 Web 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.