What is the median salary for It in Chicago?

The median salary for It in Chicago is USD 112,278 - USD 157,189 per year.

How does the It salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for It in United States is USD 39,871 - USD 56,841, while in Chicago it is USD 108,500 - USD 150,481.

It salary in United States

It salary in Chicago

Based on 261 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$108,500 - $150,481

Median salary

$112,278 - $157,189

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$65K

25th percentile$94K

Median$112K

75th percentile$133K

90th percentile$142K

50% of professionals earn between $94,100 - $133,381 USD

The median salary is $112,278

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

108,500 - 150,481

Median salary

112,278 - 157,189

261 job openings

United States

Average salary

39,871 - 56,841

Median salary

13,961 - 19,335

77,943 job openings

Other cities

New York1,714 job openings

Washington1,151 job openings

Atlanta973 job openings

Houston712 job openings

Los Angeles625 job openings

San Francisco594 job openings

Dallas500 job openings

Austin490 job openings

Boston421 job openings

Phoenix421 job openings

Denver409 job openings

San Diego385 job openings

Charlotte358 job openings

Seattle315 job openings

San Jose314 job openings

San Antonio308 job openings

Las Vegas303 job openings

Nashville292 job openings

Columbus279 job openings

Miami272 job openings

Minneapolis267 job openings

Orlando266 job openings

261 job openings in Chicago

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The average salary for a It in Chicago, United States is USD 108,500 - USD 150,481 per year in 2026, based on 261 job listings.

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