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Software Engineering Lead salaries in Illinois

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Software Engineering Lead 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 Software Engineering Lead postings in Illinois

  1. Lead, Software EngineeringFAMU National Alumni Association · Chicago, IL · $100K–$169K/yr · Posted Oct 26, 2026
  2. Sr. Lead, Software EngineeringNorthern Trust · Chicago, IL · $115K–$195K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
  3. Lead, Software EngineeringNorthern Trust · Chicago, IL · $99.6K–$169K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
  4. Sr. Lead, Software EngineeringNorthern Trust · Chicago, IL · $115K–$195K/yr · Posted Oct 14, 2026
  5. Lead, Software EngineeringNorthern Trust · Chicago, IL · $99.6K–$169K/yr · Posted Oct 14, 2026
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Software Engineering Lead pay in other places

  1. United States$168K median, $154K–$193K typical, 90 postingsUnited States: middle half $154K–$193K, median $168K
  2. Georgia$154K median, $154K–$154K typical, 15 postingsGeorgia: middle half $154K–$154K, median $154K
  3. Alpharetta, GA$154K median, $154K–$154K typical, 15 postingsAlpharetta, GA: middle half $154K–$154K, median $154K
  4. California$193K median, $193K–$193K typical, 13 postingsCalifornia: middle half $193K–$193K, median $193K
  5. New York$180K median, $168K–$190K typical, 8 postingsNew York: middle half $168K–$190K, median $180K
  6. Yorba Linda, CA$193K median, $193K–$193K typical, 8 postingsYorba Linda, CA: middle half $193K–$193K, median $193K
  7. New Jersey$193K median, $165K–$193K typical, 6 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $165K–$193K, median $193K
  8. Virginia$185K median, $185K–$200K typical, 5 postingsVirginia: middle half $185K–$200K, median $185K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Engineering Lead make in Illinois?

The median posted base pay for Software Engineering Lead jobs in Illinois is $135K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Software Engineering Lead pay range in Illinois?

The middle half of postings list $134K–$155K. The top 10% list $155K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $134K or less.

How does Illinois pay compare with all Software Engineering Lead jobs?

The median here is $135K, against $168K across all 97 postings for the role.

How many Software Engineering Lead jobs in Illinois 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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