System Development Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a System Development Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average System Development Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $137,047 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $124,738 and $150,610. 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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Lead Application Development Engineer
Centene - COLUMBIA , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 128 days ago
Lead Application Development Engineer
Centene - KANSAS CITY , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 128 days ago
Sr. Adobe Development Engineer
Centene - NELSON , WI
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 128 days ago
Sr. Metadata Application Development Engineer
Centene - SAINT LOUIS , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 128 days ago
Sr. Metadata Application Development Engineer
Centene - KANSAS CITY , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 128 days ago
Business Development Engineer - Commercial / Industrial Building Materials and Assemblies
FM - NORWOOD , MA
FM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services. We test property loss prevention products and services—for use in com
- 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 System Development Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for System Development Engineer ranges from $124,738 to $150,610 with the average base salary of $137,047. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $129,582 to $160,051 with the average total cash compensation of $143,950.

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