Software Developer salary in Illinois
See how much software developers earn in Illinois, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$120,000
Median hourly
$58
Employment
35,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$132,000
Illinois median
$120,000
Difference
-9%
What that salary is really worth in Illinois
Illinois's cost of living is 94 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 6% cheaper than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 82 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$120,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$127,660
vs national median
−$4,340
Adjusted for local prices, a software developer in Illinois has the buying power of roughly $127,660 at national average prices — less real purchasing power than the national median for this career, despite the headline number.
State income tax
4.95% flat state income tax
Largest job markets
Chicago, Springfield, Rockford
Software Developer pay in other states
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About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Illinois. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.