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Software engineering manager salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Software Engineering Manager make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$180,334
7%
above national average
Average $180,334
Low $132,127
High $246,130

The average salary for a software engineering manager is $180,334 per year in Chicago, IL and $10,000 cash bonus per year.65 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 7, 2026).

Software Engineering Manager job openings in Chicago, IL

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Software Relationship Manager
Global Payments3.3out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$50,000 a year
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineering Manager in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
 
$275,000per year
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Sidley Austin
 
$220,000per year
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CIBC
 
$210,000per year
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Mayer Brown LLP
 
$210,000per year
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Capital One
 
$207,250per year
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Capital Management
 
$203,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Engineering Managers near Chicago, IL

  1. Lakeview, IL
    $182,727 per year
  2. Evanston, IL
    $182,727 per year
  3. Cicero, IL
    $182,727 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $180,334 per year
  5. Springfield, IL
    $167,707 per year

Where can a Software Engineering Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineering Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineering Manager get paid in Chicago, IL?

Principal Software Engineering Manager

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Average $209,019 per year

Senior Software Engineering Manager

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Average $173,546 per year