Developer Sr Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Developer Sr make in Chicago, IL? The average Developer Sr salary in Chicago, IL is $159,345 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $146,438 and $174,815. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Fullstack developer
VORTO - AURORA , CO
Description. About VORTO. We are building software & platforms to make supply chains more economically and environmentally sustainable. As an engineer at VORTO
- 121 days ago
Information Services Developer Senior - IM Application Development
CHRISTUS Health - IRVING , TX
Job Description. Description. Summary. The Information Services Developer Senior is primarily responsible for designing, developing, and implementing systems ba
- 29 days ago
Senior Oracle/Java Developer
Fidelity TalentSource - MERRIMACK , NH
Fidelity TalentSource is your destination for discovering your next temporary role at Fidelity Investments. We are currently sourcing for a Senior Oracle/Java D
- 142 days ago
Senior Developer with Security Clearance
Koniag Government Services - VIENNA , VA
Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Developer to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. This position requ
- 1 day ago
Senior Developer - PIMCO
PIMCO - NEWPORT BEACH , CA
We are a leading global asset management firm with over 3,000 employees across 20 offices in 15 countries. we help millions of investors around the world pursue
- 7 days ago
Senior Developer - Full Stack & Full Impact DC with Security Clearance
BAE Systems - WASHINGTON , DC
Job Description BAE Systems, Inc. is currently looking for a Full Stack Developer (Sr) to join an innovative team of developers in Washington, DC. This position
- 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Developer Sr in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Developer Sr ranges from $146,438 to $174,815 with the average base salary of $159,345. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $154,263 to $189,371 with the average total cash compensation of $170,278.

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