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Senior application developer salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Application Developer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$115,641
same
as national average
Average $115,641
Low $84,698
High $157,887

The average salary for a senior application developer is $115,641 per year in Chicago, IL. 12 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Senior Application Developer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Senior Application Engineer II
Schneider Electric3.9out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Application Developer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Brilliant
 
$291,200per year
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TIAA
 
$188,000per year
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Solomon Page
 
$150,000per year
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Randstad
 
$141,523per year
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National Futures Association
 
$136,895per year
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Banner & Witcoff
 
$135,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Application Developers near Chicago, IL

  1. Itasca, IL
    $134,013 per year
  2. Vernon Hills, IL
    $133,858 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $115,641 per year
  4. Northbrook, IL
    $97,226 per year
  5. Lake Zurich, IL
    $96,708 per year

Where can a Senior Application Developer earn more?

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

Application Developer

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Average $110,909 per year

Senior Application Developer

Job openings
Average $115,641 per year

Entry Level Application Developer

Job openings
Average $56,839 per year

Junior Application Developer

Job openings
Average $77,938 per year