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

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

$134,419/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries

The average Java software engineer in Chicago, IL is $134,419 per year or $68.03 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $100,000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $177,880 per year.

Median$134,419

Low$100,000

High$177,880

Java software engineer: Average Salary in United States of America

California$141,770

Maryland$136,626

Virginia$134,685

Washington$134,329

New York$126,899

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