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Developer salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Developer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$95,062
64%
above national average
Average $95,062
Low $56,845
High $158,974

The average salary for a developer is $95,062 per year in Chicago, IL and $3,000 cash bonus per year.132 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Developer job openings in Chicago, IL

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SAP BTP Advanced Event Mesh De...
Accenture3.9out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$61 - $71 an hour
Full-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Developer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Adyen
 
$223,500per year
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Jobot
 
$206,429per year
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IMC
 
$200,000per year
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Protiviti
 
$182,025per year
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Toptal
 
$175,000per year
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CIRCLE
 
$168,750per year
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Highest paying cities for Developers near Chicago, IL

  1. Springfield, IL
    $106,078 per year
  2. Deerfield, IL
    $101,038 per year
  3. Naperville, IL
    $83,570 per year
  4. Lisle, IL
    $81,833 per year
  5. North Chicago, IL
    $79,404 per year

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

Developer II

Job openings
Average $95,374 per year

Senior Developer

Job openings
Average $136,815 per year

Entry Level Developer

Job openings
Average $59,749 per year

Junior Developer

Job openings
Average $90,599 per year