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IT Software Engineer salaries in Chicago, IL

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for IT Software Engineer roles in Chicago, IL, 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 IT Software Engineer postings in Chicago, IL

  1. IT Software EngineerAditi Consulting · Chicago, IL · $80.00–$85.00/hr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  2. IT Software Engineer 5EPITEC · Remote · $90.00–$95.00/hr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
  3. IT Software EngineerAditi Consulting · Chicago, IL · $80.00–$85.00/hr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
  4. IT Software EngineerAditi Consulting · Chicago, IL · $80.00–$85.00/hr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
  5. IT Software EngineerAditi Consulting · Chicago, IL · $87.00–$88.00/hr · Posted Aug 14, 2026
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IT Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$113K median, $83.4K–$144K typical, 41 postingsUnited States: middle half $83.4K–$144K, median $113K
  2. Virginia$80K median, $80K–$121K typical, 5 postingsVirginia: middle half $80K–$121K, median $80K
  3. North Carolina$144K median, $121K–$148K typical, 5 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $121K–$148K, median $144K
  4. Illinois$82.50/hr ($172K/yr) median, $82.50–$87.50/hr typical, 5 postingsIllinois: middle half $82.50–$87.50/hr, median $82.50/hr ($172K/yr)
  5. California$138K median, $138K–$156K typical, 5 postingsCalifornia: middle half $138K–$156K, median $138K
  6. Idaho$40.10/hr ($83.4K/yr) median, $40.10–$44.02/hr typical, 5 postingsIdaho: middle half $40.10–$44.02/hr, median $40.10/hr ($83.4K/yr)
  7. Boise, ID$40.10/hr ($83.4K/yr) median, $40.10–$44.02/hr typical, 5 postingsBoise, ID: middle half $40.10–$44.02/hr, median $40.10/hr ($83.4K/yr)
  8. Maryland$124K median, $124K–$124K typical, 3 postingsMaryland: middle half $124K–$124K, median $124K

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Questions and answers

How much does a IT Software Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

The median posted base pay for IT Software Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL is $82.50/hr ($172K/yr), from 5 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical IT Software Engineer pay range in Chicago, IL?

The middle half of postings list $82.50–$87.50/hr. The top 10% list $192K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $172K or less.

How does Chicago, IL pay compare with all IT Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $82.50/hr ($172K/yr), against $113K across all 42 postings for the role.

How many IT Software Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL list pay?

5 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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