Software Developers Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $122,120 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.71
10th percentile $73,440
90th percentile $180,060
Employed locally 240
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,440
    25th
    $89,750
    50th (median)
    $122,120
    75th
    $147,240
    90th
    $180,060

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,290
    Computer Systems Analysts $87,200
    Computer Network Support Specialists $51,470
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,700
    Information Security Analysts $105,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in South Illinois is $58.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Developers salary in South Illinois is 8.2% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $73,440 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,750.