Computer Programmers pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,870 or more. The middle half of computer programmers in Springfield earn between $60,310 and $71,170.
- $51K10th
- $60K25th
- $61KMedian
- $71K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,250 | $5,938 | $34.25 |
| Median | $61,160 | $5,097 | $29.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,310 | $5,026 | $29.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,170 | $5,931 | $34.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Programmers pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Computer programmers in Springfield earn 19% less than the Illinois average ($87,660) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($105,170). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $100,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $71,250 | $61,160 | $50,510 | $123,870 | n/a |
| Illinois | $87,660 | $72,540 | $50,640 | $142,410 | 1,280 |
| United States | $105,170 | $100,390 | $57,710 | $160,460 | 92,230 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Programmers salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $71,250, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $55,569 a year, or $4,631 a month and $2,137 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for computer programmers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $71,250 buys what about $76,824 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Programmers salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 3rd of 3 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($103,330).
Highest-paying cities for computer programmers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($150,780).
- San Jose, CA$150,780
- Boulder, CO$139,840
- Portland, ME$138,860
- Fayetteville, AR$130,080
- San Diego, CA$129,530
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Computer Programmers salary in Springfield: questions
How much do computer programmers make an hour in Springfield?
$34.25 an hour on average, and $29.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer programmers salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer programmers take-home pay in Springfield?
About $55,569 a year ($4,631 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,250.
Do computer programmers earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,170).
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; area Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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