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SW Eng Lead salaries in Chicago, IL

Pay ranges employers published in 6 open job postings for SW Eng Lead roles in Chicago, IL, updated Oct 15, 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 SW Eng Lead postings in Chicago, IL

  1. Sr Lead - SW EngNorthern Trust · Chicago, IL · $115K–$195K/yr · Posted Oct 10, 2026
  2. Sr Lead - SW EngNTRS · Chicago, IL · $115K–$195K/yr · Posted Oct 9, 2026
  3. Sr Lead, SW EngNTRS · Chicago, IL · $115K–$195K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
  4. Lead, SW EngNTRS · Remote · $99.6K–$169K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  5. Lead, SW EngNTRS · Remote · $99.6K–$169K/yr · Posted Jun 18, 2026
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SW Eng Lead pay in other places

  1. United States$134K median · $134K–$155K typical · 6 postingsUnited States: middle half $134K–$155K, median $134K
  2. Illinois$134K median · $134K–$155K typical · 6 postingsIllinois: middle half $134K–$155K, median $134K
  3. Remote$134K median · $134K–$134K typical · 3 postingsRemote: middle half $134K–$134K, median $134K

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Questions and answers

How much does a SW Eng Lead make in Chicago, IL?

The median posted base pay for SW Eng Lead jobs in Chicago, IL is $134K a year, from 6 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical SW Eng Lead pay range in Chicago, IL?

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 Chicago, IL pay compare with all SW Eng Lead jobs?

The median here is $134K, against $134K across all 6 postings for the role.

How many SW Eng Lead jobs in Chicago, IL list pay?

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

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