Systems programmer: Average Salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

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How much does a Systems programmer make in Chicago, IL?

$114,911/ Annual
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The average Systems programmer in Chicago, IL is $114,911 per year or $58.15 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $78,263 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $151,430 per year.

Median$114,911

Low$78,263

High$151,430

Systems programmer: Average Salary in United States of America

Maryland$138,740

Virginia$133,153

California$127,261

Washington$119,552

Utah$118,408

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