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Tech Salaries in Chicago, IL-IN

Government-verified salary data for 51 tech occupations in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$100,160
Median Tech Salary
185,750
Tech Employment
51
Occupations

Highest Paid Tech Roles

Database Architects
$147,490
Computer Network Architects
$143,800
Computer and Information Research Scientists
$135,630
Aerospace Engineers
$134,510
Nuclear Engineers
$134,510
Software Developers
$134,380
Computer Hardware Engineers
$133,860
Mathematicians
$130,970
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
$125,650
Information Security Analysts
$125,310

How Chicago, IL-IN Compares

Software developers in Chicago, IL-IN earn a median salary of $134,380, which is 1.2% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Chicago, IL-IN

Role Median P25 P75 Employment
Database Architects$147,490$125,240$168,1301,260
Computer Network Architects$143,800$120,070$169,5005,400
Computer and Information Research Scientists$135,630$104,260$170,140490
Aerospace Engineers$134,510$104,400$177,980120
Nuclear Engineers$134,510$108,690$164,750710
Software Developers$134,380$104,530$167,65040,370
Computer Hardware Engineers$133,860$97,820$169,5501,080
Mathematicians$130,970$109,660$130,97060
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$125,650$104,450$172,300570
Information Security Analysts$125,310$99,760$158,2103,480
Statisticians$122,180$99,050$143,830380
Engineers, All Other$121,910$85,050$150,0901,570
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$114,180$95,700$139,650180
Actuaries$113,730$95,970$163,6901,560
Electrical Engineers$113,520$92,320$134,3304,290
Chemical Engineers$110,760$94,170$139,520370
Environmental Engineers$110,700$95,470$128,790660
Database Administrators$109,680$77,410$135,9901,870
Data Scientists$107,640$84,600$138,2107,940
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$105,580$83,310$130,9205,010
Computer Systems Analysts$103,490$81,030$129,96014,660
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$103,170$82,750$130,1206,950
Mechanical Engineers$102,070$83,140$130,3106,900
Industrial Engineers$101,760$82,260$126,58012,750
Computer Occupations, All Other$101,660$66,990$137,8207,800
Civil Engineers$100,160$80,020$126,5709,760
Computer Programmers$99,750$66,710$131,590650
Materials Engineers$99,590$76,220$136,520250
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$98,670$69,590$118,040210
Web Developers$96,870$79,140$117,1002,790
Web and Digital Interface Designers$87,920$73,220$132,2901,470
Operations Research Analysts$86,500$76,280$119,2403,680
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$85,510$71,850$101,4501,590
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$82,230$66,200$105,1001,100
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$81,790$65,820$105,0904,460
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$81,660$70,390$98,110410
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81,360$64,100$100,4402,250
Surveyors$80,060$59,340$102,8301,140
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$79,400$77,850$95,740190
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,890$57,400$83,7901,430
Computer Network Support Specialists$73,340$60,880$88,5504,740
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$72,550$70,550$74,240--
Mechanical Drafters$72,540$62,930$88,220320
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$69,500$62,820$96,540140
Landscape Architects$66,830$54,770$77,510850
Computer User Support Specialists$60,730$47,950$78,04019,680
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$59,590$53,810$63,250190
Architectural and Civil Drafters$58,800$48,320$76,5801,040
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57,470$48,170$68,640790
Drafters, All Other$53,300$48,790$79,420120
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51,540$45,250$65,90070

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Chicago, IL-IN?
The highest paying tech jobs in Chicago, IL-IN are Database Architects ($147,490 median), Computer Network Architects ($143,800 median), Computer and Information Research Scientists ($135,630 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.
How much do software engineers make in Chicago, IL-IN?
Software developers in Chicago, IL-IN earn a median salary of $134,380, with salaries ranging from $104,530 at the 25th percentile to $167,650 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 40,370 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.