What is the median salary for Programming in Chicago?

The median salary for Programming in Chicago is USD 97,000 - USD 120,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Programming in United States is USD 53,129 - USD 76,368, while in Chicago it is USD 95,098 - USD 134,268.

Programming salary in United States

Programming salary in Chicago

Based on 52 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$95,098 - $134,268

Median salary

$97,000 - $120,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$65K

25th percentile$70K

Median$97K

75th percentile$110K

90th percentile$125K

50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $109,820 USD

The median salary is $97,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

95,098 - 134,268

Median salary

97,000 - 120,000

52 job openings

United States

Average salary

53,129 - 76,368

Median salary

42,094 - 52,146

12,229 job openings

Other cities

New York381 job openings

San Francisco195 job openings

Los Angeles160 job openings

Houston143 job openings

Washington134 job openings

Atlanta98 job openings

Boston96 job openings

Seattle96 job openings

San Jose95 job openings

Austin89 job openings

Santa Clara86 job openings

Sunnyvale75 job openings

San Diego65 job openings

Denver64 job openings

Dallas61 job openings

Charlotte57 job openings

Mountain View54 job openings

Mclean53 job openings

Phoenix50 job openings

Colorado Springs48 job openings

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The average salary for a Programming in Chicago, United States is USD 95,098 - USD 134,268 per year in 2026, based on 52 job listings.

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