C++ Software Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

C++ Software Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a C++ Software Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C++ Software Engineer in Chicago, IL is $125,163. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $112,999 to a high of $140,715, with most professionals earning between $118,796 and $133,303.

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10th Percentile C++ Software Engineer Salary $112,999 Chicago,IL February 01, 2025
25th Percentile C++ Software Engineer Salary $118,796 Chicago,IL February 01, 2025
50th Percentile C++ Software Engineer Salary $125,163 Chicago,IL February 01, 2025
75th Percentile C++ Software Engineer Salary $133,303 Chicago,IL February 01, 2025
90th Percentile C++ Software Engineer Salary $140,715 Chicago,IL February 01, 2025
25% $118,796 10% $112,999 90% $140,715 75% $133,303 $125,163 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Embedded Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    C++ Software Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Embedded Software Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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118796
133303
125163

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
124390
138909
130337
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of C++ Software Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for C++ Software Engineer ranges from $118,796 to $133,303 with the average base salary of $125,163. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,390 to $138,909 with the average total cash compensation of $130,337.

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