How much does an IT Programmer make in Chicago, IL? The average IT Programmer salary in Chicago, IL is $67,300 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $57,100 and $86,294. 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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DISH - ENGLEWOOD , CO
Company Summary. DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite televisio
- 128 days ago
FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk man
- 1 day ago
Elite Development Group LLC - YORK , PA
Job Summary. We are looking for an experienced Automation Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be someone who is curious and likes to solve prob
- 1 day ago
Elite Development Group LLC - YORK , PA
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Analytics Engineer to play a pivotal role in enhancing our data infrastructure and driving data-informed decisions. Thi
- 1 day ago
Quad - SUSSEX , WI
As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platfo
- 2 days ago
Quad - LANNON , WI
As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platfo
- 2 days ago

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Core compensation

 
 
 
57100
86294
67300

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
57789
86754
69613
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of IT Programmer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for IT Programmer ranges from $57,100 to $86,294 with the average base salary of $67,300. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,789 to $86,754 with the average total cash compensation of $69,613.

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