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Junior software engineer salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Junior Software Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$99,243
16%
above national average
Average $99,243
Low $72,199
High $136,418

The average salary for a junior software engineer is $99,243 per year in Chicago, IL. 18 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 11, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Junior Software Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Urban League
 
$135,000per year
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AKUNA CAPITAL
 
$125,000per year
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Geneva Trading
 
$105,000per year
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Rose International
 
$104,000per year
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Gelber Group
 
$100,000per year
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Belt Railway Company of Chicag...
 
$90,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Junior Software Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Scott AFB, IL
    $99,877 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $99,243 per year
  3. Schaumburg, IL
    $92,979 per year
  4. Peoria, IL
    $82,483 per year
  5. Downers Grove, IL
    $78,152 per year

Where can a Junior Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Junior Software Engineer get paid in Chicago, IL?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $78,175 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $99,243 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $174,788 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $146,926 per year

Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $124,373 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $32.38 per hour