Salary Data

Software Engineer Salary
in Chicago

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for Chicago cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$126,788

Median$150,938

P75 (High)$181,125

+4.2% YoY for Software Engineer+2.1% YoY in Chicago

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$102,638

$86,940$120,750

Mid Level3-6 years

$150,938

$126,788$181,125

Senior Level7+ years

$214,935

$181,125$259,613

The median Software Engineer in Chicago earns $150,938 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $86,940 (entry-level, P25) to $259,613 (senior-level, P75).
Chicago has a 1.05x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 5% above the national baseline.
Software Engineer compensation is trending up at 4.2% year-over-year.

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