What is the median salary for Backend Developer in Chicago?

The median salary for Backend Developer in Chicago is USD 50,000 - USD 100,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Backend Developer in United States is USD 95,000 - USD 220,000, while in Chicago it is USD 50,000 - USD 100,000.

Backend Developer Salary in United States

Backend Developer Salary in Chicago

Based on 42 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

+4.9% vs 2025

Average salary

$50,000 - $100,000

Median salary

$50,000 - $100,000

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Chicago

Average salary

50,000 - 100,000

Median salary

50,000 - 100,000

42 job openings

United States

Average salary

95,000 - 220,000

Median salary

145,000 - 220,000

2,793 job openings

Other cities

New York204 job openings

Dallas74 job openings

Atlanta50 job openings

Austin39 job openings

Boston39 job openings

Phoenix35 job openings

Richmond35 job openings

Charlotte34 job openings

Columbus31 job openings

Seattle28 job openings

Irving27 job openings

Sunnyvale23 job openings

Houston22 job openings

Denver21 job openings

Alpharetta20 job openings

San Francisco20 job openings

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The average salary for a Backend Developer in Chicago, United States is USD 50,000 - USD 100,000 per year in 2026, based on 42 job listings.

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