Backend Developer Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 8 current backend developer listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 8 disclosed ranges

$142,480/yr

$102,500$135,000 – $152,500 typical$207,500

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

Ironbeam, Inc.up to $207,500
Diversified Services Network, Inc.up to $152,500
TalnFloup to $145,000
Aquentup to $142,480
Hudson Manpowerup to $135,200

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Backend Developer roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Lead Backend Engineer/Technical Lead--Java Trading Systems

Ironbeam, Inc. · Chicago, Illinois

$190,000 - $225,000

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Lead Backend Java Software Engineer (AWS)

Diversified Services Network, Inc. · Chicago, Illinois

$140,000 - $165,000

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Backend Developer Jobs in Chicago

TalnFlo · Chicago, Illinois

$125,000 - $165,000

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Backend Java Developer plus QA [208702]

Aquent · Chicago, Illinois

$65 - $72

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Backend Developer (Node JS and TypeScript)

Hudson Manpower · Chicago, Illinois

$60 - $70

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Senior Java Backend Engineer | Azure Cloud Expert

QTech · Chicago, Illinois

$120,000 - $150,000

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What moves Backend Developer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior backend developer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same backend developer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Chicago offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Backend Developer make in Chicago?

Based on 8 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $142,480 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Backend Developer?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

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