What is the median salary for Java in Chicago?

The median salary for Java in Chicago is USD 115,000 - USD 163,317 per year.

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

The national average salary for Java in United States is USD 13,333 - USD 15,400, while in Chicago it is USD 114,301 - USD 167,414.

Java salary in United States

Java salary in Chicago

Based on 1,306 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

0.3% vs 2025

Average salary

$114,301 - $167,414

Median salary

$115,000 - $163,317

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K

25th percentile$90K

Median$115K

75th percentile$147K

90th percentile$176K

50% of professionals earn between $89,700 - $147,178 USD

The median salary is $115,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

114,301 - 167,414

Median salary

115,000 - 163,317

1,306 job openings

United States

Average salary

13,333 - 15,400

Median salary

13,333 - 15,400

93,303 job openings

Other cities

New York4,250 job openings

Atlanta2,401 job openings

Austin2,051 job openings

Charlotte1,966 job openings

Seattle1,808 job openings

Dallas1,679 job openings

San Francisco1,573 job openings

Jersey City1,149 job openings

Sunnyvale1,119 job openings

Plano1,029 job openings

Phoenix895 job openings

Columbus887 job openings

Alpharetta730 job openings

Tampa691 job openings

Irving686 job openings

Boston677 job openings

San Jose600 job openings

Mclean475 job openings

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The average salary for a Java in Chicago, United States is USD 114,301 - USD 167,414 per year in 2026, based on 1,306 job listings.

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