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Front end developer salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Front End Developer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$114,178
8%
below national average
Average $114,178
Low $77,795
High $167,577

The average salary for a front end developer is $114,178 per year in Chicago, IL and $5,000 cash bonus per year.90 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 7, 2026).

Front End Developer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Principal Front End Engineer
Early Warning Services2.9out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$172,000 - $258,000 a year
Full-time
3 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Front End Developer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Latitude Inc
 
$212,500per year
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Viva Usa
 
$208,749per year
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Cboe Global Markets
 
$206,500per year
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DRW Trading Group
 
$200,000per year
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eTeam Inc
 
$171,600per year
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Newmark
 
$170,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Front End Developers near Chicago, IL

  1. Lakeview, IL
    $197,848 per year
  2. Evanston, IL
    $134,013 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $114,178 per year
  4. Naperville, IL
    $87,699 per year
  5. Des Plaines, IL
    $68,005 per year

Where can a Front End Developer earn more?

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

Junior Front End Developer

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Average $76,998 per year

Lead Front End Developer

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Average $151,360 per year