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Full stack developer salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Full Stack Developer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$131,568
same
as national average
Average $131,568
Low $86,280
High $200,629

The average salary for a full stack developer is $131,568 per year in Chicago, IL and $5,500 cash bonus per year.302 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 9, 2026).

Full Stack Developer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Full Stack Developer
Genpact3.8out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
Contract
3 years ago

Highest paying companies for Full Stack Developer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Brilliant
 
$250,000per year
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EY
 
$219,900per year
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Viasat
 
$200,750per year
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NinjaTrader
 
$194,375per year
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Everforth CyberCoders
 
$192,500per year
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Chime
 
$188,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Full Stack Developers near Chicago, IL

  1. Riverwoods, IL
    $193,552 per year
  2. Evanston, IL
    $157,435 per year
  3. Lakeview, IL
    $152,405 per year
  4. Cicero, IL
    $152,405 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $131,568 per year

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The average salary for a Full Stack Developer is $131,568 per year in Chicago, IL. This figure is based on 302 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 9, 2026.

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Full Stack Developer salaries in Chicago, IL typically range between a low of $86,280 and a high of $200,629 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Full Stack Developer in Chicago, IL include Riverwoods, IL at $193,552 per year, Evanston, IL at $157,435 per year, and Lakeview, IL at $152,405 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Full Stack Developer in Chicago, IL include Brilliant ($250,000 per year) and EY ($219,900 per year).