Software Engineer Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 9 current software engineer listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 9 disclosed ranges

$130,000/yr

$50,000$120,000 – $134,500 typical$190,000

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

Request Technology, LLCup to $200,000
Capgemini Sogetiup to $174,000
JPMorganChaseup to $155,000
Belvedere Tradingup to $140,000
FISup to $134,700

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Software Engineer roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Lead Software Engineer - Azure, .Net, React

Request Technology, LLC · Chicago, Illinois

$180,000 - $200,000

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Software Engineer - Entry Level 2027

Belvedere Trading · Chicago, Illinois

$140,000 - $140,000

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Backend Software Engineer II - JAVA

JPMorganChase · Chicago, Illinois

$114,000 - $155,000

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Java Backend Software Engineer III - Cassandra / Kubernetes

JPMorganChase · Chicago, Illinois

$114,000 - $155,000

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Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Belvedere Trading · Chicago, Illinois

$130,000 - $130,000

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Senior Java Developer - Senior Software Engineer

Capgemini Sogeti · Chicago, Illinois

$73,150 - $174,000

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What moves Software Engineer pay

Seniority

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

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same software engineer 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 Software Engineer make in Chicago?

Based on 9 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 Software Engineer?

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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