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Developer salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Developer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$95,668
64%
above national average
Average $95,668
Low $57,440
High $159,339

The average salary for a developer is $95,668 per year in Chicago, IL and $3,000 cash bonus per year.132 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 25, 2026).

Developer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Market Developer
Thrivent3.7out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$104,000 - $130,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Developer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Adyen
 
$223,500per year
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Jobot
 
$206,429per year
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IMC
 
$200,000per year
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Protiviti
 
$182,025per year
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Toptal
 
$175,000per year
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CIRCLE
 
$168,750per year
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Highest paying cities for Developers near Chicago, IL

  1. Springfield, IL
    $111,485 per year
  2. Deerfield, IL
    $101,038 per year
  3. North Chicago, IL
    $77,057 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $62,655 per year
  5. Arlington Heights, IL
    $61,555 per year

Where can a Developer earn more?

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

Developer II

Job openings
Average $96,064 per year

Senior Developer

Job openings
Average $137,356 per year

Entry Level Developer

Job openings
Average $59,749 per year

Junior Developer

Job openings
Average $90,599 per year