What is the median salary for Senior Developer in Chicago?

The median salary for Senior Developer in Chicago is USD 99,703 - USD 146,500 per year.

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

The national average salary for Senior Developer in United States is USD 70,186 - USD 104,207, while in Chicago it is USD 105,153 - USD 151,437.

Senior Developer salary in United States

Senior Developer salary in Chicago

Based on 44 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$105,153 - $151,437

Median salary

$99,703 - $146,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$76K

25th percentile$82K

Median$100K

75th percentile$126K

90th percentile$148K

50% of professionals earn between $82,000 - $126,410 USD

The median salary is $99,703

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

105,153 - 151,437

Median salary

99,703 - 146,500

44 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,186 - 104,207

Median salary

79,622 - 123,283

7,058 job openings

Other cities

Washington207 job openings

Austin196 job openings

New York184 job openings

Atlanta166 job openings

Dallas83 job openings

San Francisco81 job openings

Aurora65 job openings

Houston47 job openings

Charlotte42 job openings

Chantilly41 job openings

Mclean40 job openings

Fort Meade39 job openings

Tampa37 job openings

Toronto35 job openings

Denver34 job openings

Nashville34 job openings

Plano32 job openings

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The average salary for a Senior Developer in Chicago, United States is USD 105,153 - USD 151,437 per year in 2026, based on 44 job listings.

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