Software Engineer salary in Illinois
Typical advertised pay for Software Engineer roles in Illinois, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$162,050
Most postings fall between $132,000 and $211,500.
Based on 79 postings across 28 companies. Updated October 27, 2026.
As of October 2026, the median advertised base salary for Software Engineer roles in Illinois is $162,050, based on 79 live job postings from 28 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Salary by seniority
| Level | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $140,448 | $162,050 | $196,750 | 28 |
| Staff | $195,250 | $213,788 | $224,544 | 14 |
| Not specified | $116,271 | $121,375 | $154,475 | 22 |
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Top companies hiring Software Engineers
- Abbott 6 postings · median $117,000
- Northern Trust 6 postings · median $154,600
- PayPal 6 postings · median $190,738
- JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) 5 postings · median $208,000
- Braze 5 postings · median $186,300
- Chime 5 postings · median $158,500
- Comcast 5 postings · median $161,894
- Nvidia 4 postings · median $216,250
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