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Java developer salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Java Developer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$59.13
same
as national average
Average $59.13
Low $44.01
High $79.46

The average salary for a java developer is $59.13 per hour in Chicago, IL. 108 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 7, 2026).

Java Developer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Lead Software Engineer (Go, Ja...
Capital One3.9out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Java Developer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Kraken
 
$250,000per year
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Viva Usa
 
$217,360per year
NinjaTrader
 
$207,500per year
Ancestry
 
$190,000per year
Capital One
 
$178,200per year
Harvey Nash
 
$173,680per year

Highest paying cities for Java Developers near Chicago, IL

  1. Springfield, IL
    $72.17 per hour
  2. Milan, IL
    $61.62 per hour
  3. Chicago, IL
    $59.13 per hour
  4. North Chicago, IL
    $58.60 per hour
  5. Schaumburg, IL
    $51.13 per hour

Where can a Java Developer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Java Developer get paid in Chicago, IL?

Entry Level Java Developer

Job openings
Average $69,538 per year

Lead Java Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $134,952 per year