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Java developer salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

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

Average base salary

$116,724
30%
above national average
Average $116,724
Low $80,648
High $168,937

The average salary for a java developer is $116,724 per year in Chicago, IL. 103 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 20, 2026).

Java Developer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Lead Java Developer
ELEKS4.1out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
1 day 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
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NinjaTrader
 
$207,500per year
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Ancestry
 
$190,000per year
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Capital One
 
$178,200per year
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Harvey Nash
 
$173,680per year
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Highest paying cities for Java Developers near Chicago, IL

  1. Schaumburg, IL
    $128,133 per year
  2. Scott AFB, IL
    $124,900 per year
  3. Springfield, IL
    $112,568 per year
  4. Deerfield, IL
    $100,513 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $92,893 per year

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

Senior Java Developer

Job openings
Average $148,805 per year

Junior Java Developer

Job openings
Average $72,742 per year

Lead Java Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $128,853 per year