What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Illinois?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Illinois is USD 17,917 - USD 17,917 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 37,398 - USD 45,019.

Software Engineer Salary in United States

Software Engineer Salary in Illinois

Based on 91 job listings - Illinois, United States 2026

-3.7% vs 2025

Average salary

$37,398 - $45,019

Median salary

$17,917 - $17,917

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$10K

25th percentile$14K

Median$18K

75th percentile$69K

90th percentile$94K

50% of professionals earn between $13,583 - $68,500 USD

The median salary is $17,917

Compare with national average

Illinois

Average salary

37,398 - 45,019

Median salary

17,917 - 17,917

91 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 250,000

Median salary

155,000 - 250,000

444,110 job openings

Other cities

Washington16,148 job openings

San Francisco14,558 job openings

New York12,803 job openings

Tucson6,951 job openings

Austin4,891 job openings

Seattle4,281 job openings

Atlanta4,231 job openings

San Jose3,399 job openings

Dallas2,176 job openings

Boston2,117 job openings

Chicago2,109 job openings

Charlotte1,981 job openings

Baltimore1,765 job openings

Arlington1,603 job openings

Houston1,529 job openings

Plano1,527 job openings

Sunnyvale1,511 job openings

Phoenix1,475 job openings

Software Engineer

91 job openings in Illinois

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Illinois, United States is USD 37,398 - USD 45,019 per year in 2026, based on 91 job listings.

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