Software Engineer Salary in Chicago
$130,0002% below national median
The median salary for software engineers in Chicago is $130,000, which is 2% below the national median of $133,080.
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Chicago
$130,000
US National Median
$133,080
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See the career roadmap →Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, Levels.fyi, Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025.