Software Developers pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $91,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $190,180 or more. The middle half of software developers in Bloomington earn between $98,000 and $148,010.
- $91K10th
- $98K25th
- $123KMedian
- $148K75th
- $190K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $129,190 | $10,766 | $62.11 |
| Median | $123,320 | $10,277 | $59.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,000 | $8,167 | $47.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $148,010 | $12,334 | $71.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Software Developers pay in Bloomington vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Software developers in Bloomington earn 5% less than the Illinois average ($136,540) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($148,100). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $135,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $129,190 | $123,320 | $91,360 | $190,180 | 1,570 |
| Illinois | $136,540 | $132,110 | $80,980 | $194,740 | 56,310 |
| United States | $148,100 | $135,980 | $82,460 | $214,670 | 1,687,890 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Software Developers salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $129,190, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $93,314 a year, or $7,776 a month and $3,589 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Bloomington a good place for software developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5), so the average $129,190 buys what about $138,116 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($53,140). A typical home costs $260,134, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Software Developers salary in other Illinois cities
Bloomington ranks 3rd of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($141,640).
Highest-paying cities for software developers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($221,710).
- San Jose, CA$221,710
- San Francisco, CA$193,430
- Seattle, WA$174,920
- Oxnard, CA$174,020
- Boulder, CO$166,480
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Software Developers salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do software developers make an hour in Bloomington?
$62.11 an hour on average, and $59.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level software developers salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $91,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the software developers take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $93,314 a year ($7,776 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $129,190.
Do software developers earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($148,100).
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; area Bloomington, IL (14010). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.64, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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