Java software developer: Average Salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

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

$125,000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries

The average Java software developer in Chicago, IL is $125,000 per year or $63.26 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $99,238 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $169,969 per year.

Median$125,000

Low$99,238

High$169,969

Java software developer: Average Salary in United States of America

California$151,266

Washington$150,351

New York$141,902

Maryland$136,337

Virginia$135,476

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