Java developer: Average Salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

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How much does a Java developer make in Chicago, IL?

$130,000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries

The average Java developer in Chicago, IL is $130,000 per year or $65.79 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $100,000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $150,788 per year.

Median$130,000

Low$100,000

High$150,788

Java developer: Average Salary in United States of America

California$131,646

New York$130,054

Virginia$128,241

Maryland$127,651

New Jersey$127,643

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