How much does a software developer make in Springfield?
$104,600a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $50.26 an hour or $8,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.26
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 294 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,760Median: $104,600Highest 10%: $163,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,760 | $32.10 | |
| 25th | $83,260 | $40.03 | |
| Median | $104,600 | $50.26 | |
| 75th | $133,800 | $64.34 | |
| 90th | $163,800 | $78.73 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| 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 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $100,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $99,260 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $63,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $50.26 ($104,600 a year).
Do software developers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $104,600 against $136,000 nationally, 23% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $132,100, so Springfield pays 21% less.
Where does Springfield rank for software developer pay?
294 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,800 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.