Software Developers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Software Developers in Illinois earn a median salary of $109,766 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.5% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 46,170 software developers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $99,870 to $130,030 depending on location.
$109,766
Avg median salary in Illinois
$130,030
Highest paying metro
$99,870
Lowest paying metro
46,170
Employed in Illinois
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inSoftware Developers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $130,030 | $102,040 | $161,810 | 41,320 |
| South Illinois | $122,120 | $89,750 | $147,240 | 240 |
| Kankakee, IL | $121,770 | $81,430 | $134,090 | 70 |
| Bloomington, IL | $121,590 | $101,620 | $135,170 | 1,300 |
| Decatur, IL | $108,320 | $82,560 | $137,770 | 70 |
| Peoria, IL | $104,330 | $83,970 | $130,200 | 650 |
| Springfield, IL | $102,710 | $92,430 | $127,010 | 690 |
| Northwest Illinois | $102,590 | $77,540 | $132,860 | 190 |
| Rockford, IL | $102,510 | $78,870 | $128,190 | 410 |
| Champaign, IL | $101,110 | $81,510 | $127,210 | 600 |
| West Central Illinois | $100,240 | $79,160 | $130,980 | 360 |
| East Central Illinois | $99,870 | $77,440 | $125,630 | 270 |