How much does a computer programmer make in Springfield?
$61,160a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $29.40 an hour or $5,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.40
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among cities
- 206 of 207
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,510Median: $61,160Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,510 | $24.28 | |
| 25th | $60,310 | $29.00 | |
| Median | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| 75th | $71,170 | $34.22 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.55 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for computer programmers.
| Chicago, IL | $99,750 |
| St. Louis, MO | $96,920 |
| Champaign, IL | $89,380 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Network Architect | $122,100 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $117,600 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $110,600 |
| Software Developer | $104,600 |
| Computer Occupation | $96,890 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $96,800 |
| Information Security Analyst | $96,230 |
| Data Scientist | $92,000 |
| Database Administrator | $79,150 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $64,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $29.40 ($61,160 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $61,160 against $100,400 nationally, 39% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $72,540, so Springfield pays 16% less.
Where does Springfield rank for computer programmer pay?
206 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer programmer make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,900 or more.
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.