How Much Does a Front-End Developer Make in Rockford, IL ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Front-End Developer Salary in Rockford, IL

As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Front-End Developer in Rockford, IL is $78,539, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,510 weekly, or $6,545 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Front-End Developer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Front-End Developer in Rockford, IL vary widely, spanning from $64,646 to $100,798. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,267) and 75th percentile ($90,190), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,798 per year. This $18,923 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Digital Marketing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rockford Front-End Developer often earn 5.5% lower than national averages. However, Rockford currently ranks 514 statewide for Front-End Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $64,646 Rockford, IL February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $71,267 Rockford, IL February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $78,539 Rockford, IL February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $90,190 Rockford, IL February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $100,798 Rockford, IL February 01, 2026
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Web development is the work involved in developing a web site for the Internet (World Wide Web) or an intranet (a private network). Web development can range from developing a simple single static page of plain text to complex web-based internet applications (web apps), electronic businesses, and social network services. A more comprehensive list of tasks to which web development commonly refers, may include web engineering, web design, web content development, client liaison, client-side/server-side scripting, web server and network security configuration, and e-commerce development. Among ...

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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

Rockford, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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