How much does a software developer make in Illinois?
$132,100a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Illinois. That is $63.51 an hour or $11,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.51
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 56,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,980Median: $132,100Highest 10%: $194,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,980 | $38.93 | |
| 25th | $101,500 | $48.82 | |
| Median | $132,100 | $63.51 | |
| 75th | $166,400 | $80.01 | |
| 90th | $194,700 | $93.63 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $134,400 |
| Peoria, IL | $130,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $129,000 |
| Bloomington, IL | $123,300 |
| Kankakee, IL | $116,600 |
| Davenport, IA | $115,800 |
| Decatur, IL | $110,300 |
| Rockford, IL | $107,600 |
| Champaign, IL | $106,100 |
| Springfield, IL | $104,600 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $100,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $99,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 13. Connecticut | $134,100 |
| 14. Delaware | $133,000 |
| 15. Texas | $132,200 |
| 16. Illinois | $132,100 |
| 17. Idaho | $131,600 |
| 18. Georgia | $131,000 |
| 19. Florida | $131,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $63.51 ($132,100 a year).
Do software developers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $132,100 against $136,000 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for software developer pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays software developers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $134,400 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.