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Software Developers in Illinois earned a median of $132,110 a year ($63.52 an hour) in May 2025, 3% below the national median of $135,980; 56,310 were employed there, ranking #16 of 51 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $132,110 | $135,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $136,540 | $148,100 |
| Median hourly wage | $63.52 | $65.38 |
| 10th percentile | $80,980 | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $101,540 | $105,210 |
| 75th percentile | $166,420 | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $194,740 | $214,670 |
| Employment | 56,310 | 1,687,890 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 9.234 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.85 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.