As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visual Basic Developer in Chicago, IL is $71,189, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,369 weekly, or $5,932 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Visual Basic Developer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Visual Basic Developer in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $60,758 to $81,370. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,729) and 75th percentile ($76,518), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,370 per year. This $10,789 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Web Applications, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Visual Basic Developer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 264 statewide for Visual Basic Developer 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
Visual Basic Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Basic Developer Salary $60,758 Chicago, IL March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visual Basic Developer Salary $65,729 Chicago, IL March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visual Basic Developer Salary $71,189 Chicago, IL March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visual Basic Developer Salary $76,518 Chicago, IL March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visual Basic Developer Salary $81,370 Chicago, IL March 01, 2026
25% $65,729 10% $60,758 90% $81,370 75% $76,518 $71,189 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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