As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for SAS Programmer in Aurora, IL is $113,394, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,181 weekly, or $9,450 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for SAS Programmer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for SAS Programmer in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $94,110 to $136,510. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($103,300) and 75th percentile ($125,494), while top earners (90th percentile) make $136,510 per year. This $22,194 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Statistical Analysis, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora SAS Programmer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for SAS 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
SAS Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $94,110 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $103,300 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $113,394 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $125,494 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $136,510 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
25% $103,300 10% $94,110 90% $136,510 75% $125,494 $113,394 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

Aurora, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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