Computer Programmers Salary in Illinois

Computer programmers in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $103,330 a year) and the least in Springfield ($71,250), across the 3 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer programmers average at $87,660 and the median at $72,540 for 1,280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,170.

Computer Programmers average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$103,330
Champaign$98,760
Springfield$71,250

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$103,330	$99,750	$66,710	$76,549	104
Champaign	$98,760	$89,380	$87,120	$73,560	93
Springfield	$71,250	$61,160	$60,310	$55,569	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Programmers salary in other states

Computer Programmers salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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