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C++ Software Engineer salaries in Illinois

Pay ranges employers published in 26 open job postings for C++ Software Engineer roles in Illinois, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest C++ Software Engineer postings in Illinois

  1. C# Software EngineerSnap On · Lincolnshire, IL · $100K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. C++ Software EngineerInvictus Technology · Chicago, IL · $100K–$120K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  3. C# Software EngineerSnap-on Diagnostics · Lincolnshire, IL · $100K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. Senior C++ Software Engineer – Real Time TradingWolverine Trading · Chicago, IL · $100K–$140K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  5. C# Software EngineerSnap On · Lincolnshire, IL · $100K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
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C++ Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$140K median, $110K–$170K typical, 120 postingsUnited States: middle half $110K–$170K, median $140K
  2. Chicago, IL$120K median, $110K–$185K typical, 22 postingsChicago, IL: middle half $110K–$185K, median $120K
  3. Ohio$90.6K median, $90.6K–$114K typical, 18 postingsOhio: middle half $90.6K–$114K, median $90.6K
  4. California$168K median, $148K–$170K typical, 17 postingsCalifornia: middle half $148K–$170K, median $168K
  5. United Kingdom£57.5K median, £44K–£65K typical, 12 postings
  6. New York$188K median, $175K–$215K typical, 12 postingsNew York: middle half $175K–$215K, median $188K
  7. New York City, NY$213K median, $175K–$238K typical, 11 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $175K–$238K, median $213K
  8. Beavercreek, OH$90.6K median, $90.6K–$114K typical, 11 postingsBeavercreek, OH: middle half $90.6K–$114K, median $90.6K

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Questions and answers

How much does a C++ Software Engineer make in Illinois?

The median posted base pay for C++ Software Engineer jobs in Illinois is $120K a year, from 26 job postings with pay at 12 companies.

What is the typical C++ Software Engineer pay range in Illinois?

The middle half of postings list $115K–$163K. The top 10% list $213K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $100K or less.

How does Illinois pay compare with all C++ Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $120K, against $140K across all 149 postings for the role.

How many C++ Software Engineer jobs in Illinois list pay?

26 open postings at 12 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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