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Software engineering manager salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$182,853
9%
above national average
Average $182,853
Low $132,706
High $251,949

The average salary for a software engineering manager is $182,853 per year in Chicago, IL and $10,000 cash bonus per year.41 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 17, 2026).

Software Engineering Manager job openings in Chicago, IL

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ConvergeCONSUMER - Technical S...
Deloitte3.9out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$148,200 - $292,300 a year
Full-time
1 week 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
 
$217,350per 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
 
$207,167per 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
    $195,907 per year
  2. Evanston, IL
    $195,907 per year
  3. Cicero, IL
    $195,907 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $182,853 per year
  5. Skokie, IL
    $158,450 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 $210,227 per year

Senior Software Engineering Manager

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Average $173,546 per year