Software Developers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $102,590 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.32
10th percentile $72,240
90th percentile $162,380
Employed locally 190
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,240
    25th
    $77,540
    50th (median)
    $102,590
    75th
    $132,860
    90th
    $162,380

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$53,220
    Computer Network Support Specialists$61,710
    Computer Systems Analysts$89,400
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$82,170
    Computer Occupations, All Other$82,800
    Computer Network Architects$119,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Northwest Illinois is $49.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.04 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Northwest Illinois is 22.9% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $72,240 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,540.