How much does a web developer make in Chicago?
$96,870a year
Median yearly pay for web developers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $46.57 an hour or $8,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.57
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 163
- Jobs in the area
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,790Median: $96,870Highest 10%: $134,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,790 | $35.00 | |
| 25th | $79,140 | $38.05 | |
| Median | $96,870 | $46.57 | |
| 75th | $117,100 | $56.30 | |
| 90th | $134,300 | $64.58 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for web developers.
| St. Louis, MO | $106,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $85,880 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,520 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $147,500 |
| Computer Network Architect | $143,800 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $135,600 |
| Software Developer | $134,400 |
| Mathematician | $131,000 |
| Information Security Analyst | $125,300 |
| Statistician | $122,200 |
| Actuary | $113,700 |
| Database Administrator | $109,700 |
| Data Scientist | $107,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a web developer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $46.57 ($96,870 a year).
Do web developers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $96,870 against $92,650 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $84,820, so Chicago pays 14% more.
Where does Chicago rank for web developer pay?
28 of 163 metro areas with data.
How much does a web developer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.