What is the median salary for Back End Developer in Chicago?

The median salary for Back End Developer in Chicago is USD 160,000 - USD 180,000 per year.

How does the Back End Developer salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Back End Developer in United States is USD 51,000 - USD 90,521, while in Chicago it is USD 160,000 - USD 180,000.

Back End Developer Salary in United States

Back End Developer Salary in Chicago

Based on 21 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$160,000 - $180,000

Median salary

$160,000 - $180,000

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Chicago

Average salary

160,000 - 180,000

Median salary

160,000 - 180,000

21 job openings

United States

Average salary

51,000 - 90,521

Median salary

51,000 - 90,521

2,994 job openings

Other cities

New York144 job openings

Atlanta51 job openings

Dallas45 job openings

Jersey City45 job openings

San Antonio42 job openings

Charlotte34 job openings

San Francisco34 job openings

Sunnyvale34 job openings

Fort Meade32 job openings

Plano31 job openings

Seattle31 job openings

Boston27 job openings

Houston27 job openings

Irving27 job openings

Chantilly26 job openings

Mclean25 job openings

Colorado Springs24 job openings

Los Angeles23 job openings

Tucson23 job openings

Austin22 job openings

Columbia21 job openings

Cedar Rapids20 job openings

Cleveland20 job openings

Back End Developer

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The average salary for a Back End Developer in Chicago, United States is USD 160,000 - USD 180,000 per year in 2026, based on 21 job listings.

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