As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Programmer in Aurora, IL is $99,428, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,912 weekly, or $8,286 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Programmer in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $81,076 to $114,724. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,822) and 75th percentile ($107,435), while top earners (90th percentile) make $114,724 per year. This $17,613 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Entry Level Programmer often earn 0.6% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 291 statewide for Entry Level Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $81,076 Aurora, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $89,822 Aurora, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $99,428 Aurora, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $107,435 Aurora, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $114,724 Aurora, IL April 01, 2026
25% $89,822 10% $81,076 90% $114,724 75% $107,435 $99,428 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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