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 41 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

+2.9% 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

41 job openings

United States

Average salary

95,000 - 220,000

Median salary

145,000 - 220,000

2,707 job openings

Other cities

New York194 job openings

Dallas70 job openings

Atlanta50 job openings

Austin38 job openings

Boston38 job openings

Phoenix35 job openings

Richmond35 job openings

Charlotte33 job openings

Columbus30 job openings

Seattle28 job openings

Irving26 job openings

Sunnyvale23 job openings

Houston21 job openings

Alpharetta20 job openings

Denver20 job openings

Plano20 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 41 job listings.

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