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Software Developers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$141,640
- Peoria$129,350
- Bloomington$129,190
- Springfield$115,900
- Kankakee$115,700
- Rockford$115,370
- Champaign$114,930
- Decatur$113,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $141,640 | $134,380 | $104,530 | $101,207 | 104 |
| Peoria | $129,350 | $130,590 | $107,280 | $93,415 | 91 |
| Bloomington | $129,190 | $123,320 | $98,000 | $93,314 | 94 |
| Springfield | $115,900 | $104,550 | $83,260 | $84,770 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $115,700 | $116,550 | $83,560 | $84,639 | 96 |
| Rockford | $115,370 | $107,640 | $84,320 | $84,423 | 92 |
| Champaign | $114,930 | $106,080 | $89,440 | $84,135 | 93 |
| Decatur | $113,920 | $110,300 | $84,990 | $83,475 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 15-1252.
- 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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