C Programmer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

C Programmer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a C Programmer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C Programmer in Chicago, IL is $91,676. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,668 to $100,569, with most professionals earning between $76,377 and $108,666.

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C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $76,377 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $83,668 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $91,676 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $100,569 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $108,666 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $83,668 10% $76,377 90% $108,666 75% $100,569 $91,676 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a C Programmer ?

A programmer, developer ("dev"), coder, or software engineer is a person who creates computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computers, or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices, or professes, a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. On the other hand, "code monkey" is a derogatory term for a programmer who simply writes code without any involvement in the design or specifications. A programmer's primary computer language (Assembly, COBOL, C, C++, C#, Java, Lisp, Python, ...

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    C Programmer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 C Programmer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $83,668 to $100,569 with the average base salary of $91,676. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,668 to $100,569 with the average total cash compensation of $91,676.

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