Software engineer pay in Chicago

Pay stated on current job listings, in USD per year. Hourly rates count 2,080 hours.

$161,100median$125,732–203,059typical range, 25th to 75th percentile216jobs with stated pay71%of 305 listings state pay

  1. 4Under $50k
  2. 25$50k–100k
  3. 57$100k–150k
  4. 68$150k–200k, includes the median
  5. 42$200k–250k
  6. 17$250k–300k
  7. 3$300k and up
  1. Forward Deployed Engineer IV, Data Cloud, Google CloudGoogleSan Francisco, NY + 6 moreFull-time · On-site$207,000–300,000
  2. Forward Deployed Engineer III, Data Cloud, Google CloudGoogleSan Francisco, NY + 6 moreFull-time · On-site$174,000–252,000
  3. Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027PayPalSan Jose, TX + 4 moreInternship · Hybrid$32–55 / hr
  4. VP of EngineeringScreencastifyChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$200,000
  5. Staff Software Engineer - Card TechnologyCapital OneNew York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$244,700–279,200
  6. (1119604) Lead Software Engineer - Emerging TechnologiesDiversified Services Network, Inc.Chicago, TX + 3 moreFull-time · Hybrid$140,000–145,000
  7. Principal Software EngineerGrubhub Holdings Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · On-site$244,000–253,500
  8. Principal Software EngineerWonderChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$244,000–253,500
  9. Senior Software Engineering ManagerW.W. Grainger, Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$146,200–243,600
  10. Global Tech - Software Developer with AI, Sr. AssociatePricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCKansas City, KS + 25 moreFull-time · On-site$55,000–151,470
  11. Global Tech - Software Developer with AI, ManagerPricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCLas Vegas, NY + 17 moreFull-time · On-site$73,500–212,280
  12. Forward Deployed Engineer, 2027 GraduateEndeavor AIChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$140,000
  13. Senior Engineering Manager, Messaging ExperienceBrazeChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$188,641–320,335
  14. Manager, Software Engineering: JavaThe Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$185,000–222,800
  15. Java DeveloperCapgeminiChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$80,000–95,000
  16. Salesforce DeveloperCapgeminiChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$115,000–138,059
  17. AI Outcome Customer Engineer III, Forward Deployed EngineeringGoogleNew York City, NY + 7 moreFull-time · On-site$183,000–265,000
  18. Forward Deployed EngineerEndeavor AIChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$150,000–180,000
  19. Senior Engineer, Google CloudPricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCSt. Louis, KS + 60 moreFull-time · On-site$77,000–202,000
  20. Senior Software Engineer, Platform ServicesDRWChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$175,000–275,000
  21. Software Engineer (Glenview, IL)GN Hearing A/SGlenview, IL + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$90,000–120,000
  22. Software Engineer - Trading OperationsDRWChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$120,000–175,000
  23. Senior Integration Engineer – AI - Tax And Audit AIThomson ReutersNew York City, TX + 6 moreFull-time · Hybrid$136,000
  24. Senior Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering – Tax & AuditThomson ReutersNew York City, TX + 6 moreFull-time · Hybrid$136,000
  25. Senior Quantum Systems Engineer, The Bloch, Chicago Quantum ExchangeUniversity of ChicagoHyde Park, IL + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$145,000–175,000
  26. Engineering Technology Lead SeniorElevance HealthGrand Prairie, TX + 2 moreFull-time · Hybrid$165,704–248,556
  27. Forward Deployed EngineerFinChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$160,000–213,300
  28. Software Engineering Architect — Digital Marketing TechnologySalesforcePalo Alto, IL + 5 moreFull-time · On-site$218,400–365,200
  29. Sr. Systems Engineer – Mainframe API ServicesU.S. BankSaint Paul, NY + 10 moreFull-time · On-site$105,400–124,000
  30. Software EngineerCoinflowChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$130,000–150,000
  31. Senior Workday developerCME GroupChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$114,200–190,300
  32. Embedded Software EngineerActalentChicago, ILContract · On-site$55–120 / hr
  33. Senior C++ Software Engineer - Algorithmic TradingEdgehog TradingChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$150,000–175,000
  34. Senior Staff Engineer, ProductivityGEICOPalo Alto, TX + 4 moreFull-time · Hybrid$130,000–260,000
  35. SDK Development EngineerLenovoChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$110,600–169,510
  36. Senior Salesforce EngineerMorningstar, Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$500–2,000
  37. Principal, Software Engineering: JavaThe Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$172,700–286,800
  38. Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Recent Graduate) - DC MetroCrossCountry ConsultingChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$95,000–125,000
  39. Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Recent Graduate) - ChicagoCrossCountry ConsultingChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$95,000–125,000
  40. Senior Technology Manager – Cybersecurity EngineeringBank of AmericaChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$135,900–220,000
  41. Mid-Level .NET/Azure Application DeveloperDev TechnologyKansas City, KS + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$81,000–130,000
  42. Guidewire Digital Developer, Senior AssociatePricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCLos Angeles, NY + 16 moreFull-time · On-site$77,000–202,000
  43. Forward Deployed Software EngineerPalantir Technologies Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$135,000–200,000
  44. Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - Experienced AssociatePricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCNew York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$63,000–153,000
  45. Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - DirectorPricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCNew York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$150,000–438,000
  46. Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - Senior AssociatePricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCNew York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$77,000–214,000
  47. Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - ManagerPricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCNew York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$99,000–266,000
  48. Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - Senior ManagerPricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCNew York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$124,000–335,000
  49. Senior / Staff Software Engineer — Algorithmic Execution PlatformClear StreetNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$200,000–350,000
  50. Platform Developer I, Business ApplicationsInvenergy Services LLCChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$70,000–85,000
  51. Platform Developer I, Business ApplicationsInvenergy LLCChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$70,000–85,000
  52. Forward Deployed Software Engineer-Palantir Foundry-ManagerPricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCSt. Louis, KS + 55 moreFull-time · On-site$99,000–232,000
  53. Forward Deployed Software Engineer-Palantir Foundry-Senior AssociatePricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCSt. Louis, KS + 55 moreFull-time · On-site$77,000–202,000
  54. Director of EngineeringVizientChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$135,200–236,600
  55. Director of EngineeringVizient, Inc.Chicago, TX + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$135,200–236,600
  56. Senior Software Engineer II, Decisioning Studio Integrations TeamBrazeChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$156,364–279,957
  57. Tech LeadChicago Trading CompanyNew York City, IL + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$175,000–250,000
  58. Lead Salesforce EngineerFactSetNew York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$160,000–175,000
  59. Software Engineer InternDocusignChicago, ILInternship · Hybrid$38–42 / hr
  60. Salesforce DeveloperBMOChicago, FL + 2 moreFull-time · Hybrid$100,000–220,000
  61. Engineering Manager - Financial ProductsAdyenChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$18,000–243,000
  62. Software Engineer IIHome ChefChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$125,000–140,000
  63. Software Engineer IIIW.W. Grainger, Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$112,900–188,100
  64. Software Engineering ManagerUniversity of ChicagoHyde Park, IL + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$130,000–170,000
  65. Senior Web Developer, Cvent Event ManagementBCD TravelChicago, ILFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$65,000–75,000
  66. Founding Forward Deployed EngineerContinuum Resource NetworkNew York City, IL + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$200,000–250,000
  67. Forward Deployed EngineerCapgeminiChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$130,000–180,000
  68. Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 DeveloperKemperDowners Grove, FL + 5 moreFull-time · On-site$89,000–148,100
  69. Sr. Manager, SW Eng OmniumNorthern TrustChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$137,400–233,600
  70. Humana Technology Internship – Summer 2027 - Society of Women Engineers Conference 2026CenterWell Certified Healthcare Corp.Louisville, TX + 4 moreInternship · On-site$37,440–96,800
  71. Systems Software EngineerTalanChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$65,000
  72. Partner Engineering Manager, Universal Commerce ProtocolGoogleSan Francisco, CA + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$183,000–265,000
  73. Sr. Lead, Software EngineeringNorthern TrustChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$114,500–194,700
  74. Lead, Software EngineeringNorthern TrustChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$99,600–169,200
  75. Principal, Software EngineeringNorthern TrustChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$137,400–233,600
  76. Humana Technology Internship – Summer 2027 - Society of Women Engineers Conference 2026Humana Inc.Louisville, TX + 4 moreInternship · On-site$37,440–96,800
  77. AVP, EngineeringVizient, Inc.Edina, MN + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$156,500–290,100
  78. Software Engineering ManagerW.W. Grainger, Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$124,200–207,000
  79. Sr. Software Development EngineerClearwater Analytics, LLCChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$129,200–174,173
  80. Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Platform)iManageChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$150,000–200,000
  81. Senior Software Engineer, K&I SearchGoogleChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$174,000–253,000
  82. Forward Deployed EngineerJLLSan Francisco, CA + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$187,100–229,200
  83. C++ Software Engineer (Early Career)Wolverine TradingChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$80,000–120,000
  84. Technical Engineer-CommerceCintasChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$99,000–128,700
  85. Lead Java Developer - DirectorMorgan StanleyChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$100,000
  86. Vice President (IT)Adams Street PartnersChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$165,639–210,000
  87. Digital Manufacturing EngineerCapgeminiChicago, ILFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$53,580–122,400
  88. Director, Head of Core Banking Technology PlatformsPayPalChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$198,000–294,250
  89. Engineering ManagerW.W. Grainger, Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$134,100–223,500
  90. Senior Salesforce DeveloperNorthern TrustChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$99,600–169,200
  91. Senior Salesforce DeveloperNorthern TrustChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$99,600–169,200
  92. 2027 Software Engineering Summer InternGCM GrosvenorChicago, ILInternship · Hybrid$75,000–80,000
  93. Engineer SeniorElevance HealthChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$165,693–166,693
  94. Associate Software Engineer, Gradient Specialist66degreesChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$70,000–75,000
  95. Senior EDI DeveloperVizient, Inc.Irving, TX + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$88,900–155,500
  96. Integrations Engineer 4, Workday (HCM)Capital OneSan Francisco, NY + 6 moreFull-time · On-site$164,800–188,100
  97. Software EngineerMesirowChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$110,000–150,000
  98. Senior Staff / Staff Software Engineer, Trust & SafetyChimeSan Francisco, CA + 1 moreFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$223,000–373,000
  99. VP, Product EngineeringCoates GroupChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$242,000–275,000
  100. Software Development Engineer IIIClearwater Analytics, LLCChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$113,810–147,250
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