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Senior software engineer salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$146,926
7%
below national average
Average $146,926
Low $105,154
High $205,292

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $146,926 per year in Chicago, IL and $8,000 cash bonus per year.631 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Manager, Software Engineering ...
Comcast3.6out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$137,369.30 - $206,053.95 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Engtal
 
$309,235per year
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Connect Search LLC
 
$276,640per year
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Spotify
 
$221,000per year
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PHAXIS
 
$218,750per year
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Selby Jennings
 
$212,500per year
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Brilliant
 
$210,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Cicero, IL
    $173,643 per year
  2. Lakeview, IL
    $173,328 per year
  3. Riverwoods, IL
    $167,354 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $146,926 per year
  5. Lisle, IL
    $143,612 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

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Entry Level Software Engineer

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Junior Software Engineer

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Average $99,243 per year

Principal Software Engineer

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Average $174,788 per year

Senior Software Engineer

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Average $146,926 per year

Software Engineer

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Average $124,373 per year

Software Engineer Intern

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Average $32.38 per hour