Full Stack Developer Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 12 current full stack developer listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 12 disclosed ranges

$135,200/yr

$90,000$109,477 – $162,500 typical$223,500

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

Capital One Financial Corporationup to $223,500
Edgehog Tradingup to $162,500
Neuberger Berman Group LLCup to $150,000
Flex Employee Servicesup to $135,200
Provinitiup to $135,200

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Full Stack Developer roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Go/Java, Angular, AWS) | Chicago, IL, USA

Capital One Financial Corporation · Chicago, Illinois

$209,000 - $238,000

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Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Java, Angular, AWS) | Chicago, IL, USA

Capital One Financial Corporation · Chicago, Illinois

$209,000 - $238,000

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Full Stack Developer

Edgehog Trading · Chicago, Illinois

$150,000 - $175,000

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Senior Developer I - Full Stack Python Engineer (Fixed Income Technology) | Chicago, IL, USA

Neuberger Berman Group LLC · Chicago, Illinois

$130,000 - $170,000

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Java Full Stack Developer - Hybrid

Flex Employee Services · Chicago, Illinois

$60 - $70

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What moves Full Stack Developer pay

Seniority

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

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same full stack 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 Full Stack Developer make in Chicago?

Based on 12 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $135,200 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 Full Stack 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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