What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Chicago?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Chicago is USD 129,900 - USD 164,000 per year.

How does the Software Engineer salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Software Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 250,000, while in Chicago it is USD 122,758 - USD 176,892.

Software Engineer salary in United States

Software Engineer salary in Chicago

Based on 492 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

-10% vs 2025

Average salary

$122,758 - $176,892

Median salary

$129,900 - $164,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$77K

25th percentile$100K

Median$130K

75th percentile$150K

90th percentile$167K

50% of professionals earn between $100,000 - $150,000 USD

The median salary is $129,900

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

122,758 - 176,892

Median salary

129,900 - 164,000

492 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 250,000

Median salary

155,000 - 250,000

82,666 job openings

Other cities

San Francisco4,253 job openings

New York2,841 job openings

Washington2,047 job openings

Seattle1,846 job openings

Sunnyvale1,752 job openings

Austin1,547 job openings

San Jose1,170 job openings

Mountain View1,107 job openings

San Diego1,027 job openings

Santa Clara989 job openings

Atlanta937 job openings

Tucson631 job openings

Annapolis Junction541 job openings

Boston518 job openings

Plano462 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Chicago, United States is USD 122,758 - USD 176,892 per year in 2026, based on 492 job listings.

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