What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Illinois?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Illinois is USD 17,917 - USD 19,875 per year.

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

The national average salary for Software Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 250,000, while in Illinois it is USD 38,278 - USD 42,695.

Software Engineer Salary in United States

Software Engineer Salary in Illinois

Based on 103 job listings - Illinois, United States 2026

-6.7% vs 2025

Average salary

$38,278 - $42,695

Median salary

$17,917 - $19,875

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$11K

25th percentile$15K

Median$18K

75th percentile$65K

90th percentile$100K

50% of professionals earn between $14,500 - $65,000 USD

The median salary is $17,917

Compare with national average

Illinois

Average salary

38,278 - 42,695

Median salary

17,917 - 19,875

103 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 250,000

Median salary

155,000 - 250,000

430,784 job openings

Other cities

New York18,299 job openings

San Francisco14,222 job openings

Washington9,743 job openings

Austin5,134 job openings

Tucson5,059 job openings

Seattle4,505 job openings

Atlanta4,232 job openings

San Jose3,538 job openings

Dallas2,314 job openings

Chicago2,205 job openings

Boston2,142 job openings

Charlotte2,000 job openings

Phoenix1,548 job openings

Houston1,527 job openings

Jersey City1,492 job openings

Plano1,472 job openings

Sunnyvale1,445 job openings

Denver1,427 job openings

Columbus1,396 job openings

Software Engineer

103 job openings in Illinois

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Illinois, United States is USD 38,278 - USD 42,695 per year in 2026, based on 103 job listings.

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