Software Developers Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $121,770 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $58.54
10th percentile $71,340
90th percentile $169,820
Employed locally 70
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,340
    25th
    $81,430
    50th (median)
    $121,770
    75th
    $134,090
    90th
    $169,820

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 178% Median Software Developers salary is 78% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $149,010
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $141,030
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $139,650
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $139,060
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $138,740
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $131,980

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,360
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,140
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,970
    Computer Network Support Specialists $60,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Kankakee, IL is $58.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.87 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Kankakee, IL is 8.5% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $71,340 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,430.