Senior SQL Developer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Senior SQL Developer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Senior SQL Developer make in Chicago, IL? The average Senior SQL Developer salary in Chicago, IL is $141,745 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $126,232 and $159,261. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior SQL Developer Salary $112,109 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Senior SQL Developer Salary $126,232 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Senior SQL Developer Salary $141,745 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Senior SQL Developer Salary $159,261 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Senior SQL Developer Salary $175,209 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
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  • People, Technology and Processes LLC - Scott Air Force Base, IL
    Description PWS Position Title: Sr SharePoint Developer Position Location: Government: Government Spaces: Scott AFB, IL Clearance Level: Secret Responsibil...
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  • People, Technology and Processes LLC - Scott AFB, IL
    Description PWS Position Title: Sr SharePoint Developer Position Location: Government: Government Spaces: Scott AFB, IL Clearance Level: Secret Responsibil...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Spiceorb - Chicago, IL
    Hi. This is Geetu from Spiceorb. we have urgent opening for Azure Developer role.Kindly share your updated resumes to. Job Title-Sr. Azure Developer. Onsit...
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  • Genisis Technology Solutions Inc - Illinois City, IL
    What you will do. Work in backend/batch development, interacting with agile team, working with client. data, client business rules, documentation, and ment...
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  • Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC - Morton Grove, IL
    This REMOTE position is a great opportunity to get "in" with an exceptional company. Are you a SENIOR RPG FREE Developer who eats, sleeps, and breathes eve...
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    DevOps Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior SQL Developer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    DevOps Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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126232
159261
141745

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
129783
168737
147731
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior SQL Developer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Senior SQL Developer ranges from $126,232 to $159,261 with the average base salary of $141,745. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $129,783 to $168,737 with the average total cash compensation of $147,731.

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