Frontend Developer Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 8 current frontend 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

$130,000/yr

$40,000$110,000 – $160,000 typical$225,000

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

Machinifyup to $250,000
Quantum Technologies. LLCup to $190,000
7Th Sky Techup to $153,920
United States Digital Space LLCup to $150,000
MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLCup to $130,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Frontend Developer roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Sr​/Frontend Engineer | Web Products

Machinify · Chicago, Illinois

$200,000 - $250,000

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Senior React/Next.js Engineer - Frontend Lead

Quantum Technologies. LLC · Chicago, Illinois

$130,000 - $190,000

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Java Boot & React Developer

United States Digital Space LLC · Chicago, Illinois

$110,000 - $150,000

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Sr. Full Stack developer (Frontend) | Ex-Google must | W2 Only | Remote role.

Xlysi LLC · Chicago, Illinois

$110,000 - $130,000

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UI Front-End Developer — React Native, Cloud & CI/CD

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC · Chicago, Illinois

$90,000 - $130,000

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What moves Frontend Developer pay

Seniority

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

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same frontend 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 Frontend Developer make in Chicago?

Based on 8 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $130,000 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 Frontend 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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