How much does a computer programmer make in Illinois?
$72,540a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in Illinois. That is $34.88 an hour or $6,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.88
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,640Median: $72,540Highest 10%: $142,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| 25th | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| Median | $72,540 | $34.88 | |
| 75th | $111,000 | $53.36 | |
| 90th | $142,400 | $68.47 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $99,750 |
| St. Louis, MO | $96,920 |
| Champaign, IL | $89,380 |
| Davenport, IA | $84,400 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer programmers.
| 40. North Carolina | $81,070 |
| 41. Iowa | $79,180 |
| 42. New Hampshire | $74,000 |
| 43. Illinois | $72,540 |
| 44. Michigan | $65,860 |
| 45. West Virginia | $65,320 |
| 46. South Dakota | $58,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $34.88 ($72,540 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $72,540 against $100,400 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Illinois rank for computer programmer pay?
Illinois ranks 43 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays computer programmers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $99,750 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.