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Software engineer salary in Chicago, IL

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

Average base salary

$123,619
7%
below national average
Average $123,619
Low $81,723
High $186,995

The average salary for a software engineer is $123,619 per year in Chicago, IL and $5,000 cash bonus per year.802 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 10, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Software Engineer, GTM AI - Py...
Telnyx1out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Maven
 
$250,000per year
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GQR
 
$225,000per year
Newmark
 
$225,000per year
CAI (Computer Aid, Inc.)
 
$213,200per year
CIRCLE
 
$211,250per year
Engtal
 
$210,714per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Skokie, IL
    $128,635 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $123,619 per year
  3. Lisle, IL
    $117,568 per year
  4. Mossville, IL
    $106,431 per year
  5. Naperville, IL
    $103,013 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

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

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $75,035 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $96,618 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $173,708 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $32.33 per hour