Web Developers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $100,730 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.43
10th percentile $60,600
90th percentile $133,290
Employed locally 1,960
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,600
    25th
    $76,440
    50th (median)
    $100,730
    75th
    $113,390
    90th
    $133,290

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 113% Median Web Developers salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $104,820
    Illinois $103,300
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $99,900
    Evansville, IN $99,720
    Charlottesville, VA $96,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $91,270

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $130,030
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,570
    Computer Systems Analysts $99,510
    Computer Occupations, All Other $102,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,790
    Data Scientists $112,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Chicago, IL-IN is $48.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.58 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 10.8% above the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web Developers in Chicago?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $60,600 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,440.