Back End Developer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Back End Developer make in Chicago, IL? The average Back End Developer salary in Chicago, IL is $135,482 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $118,185 and $151,810. 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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Backend Developer

Wizcom Consulting - Richfield , MN

Title: Back End Developer City: Richfield State: Minnesota Description: Job Title: Back End Developer Req ID: 30421-1 Contract Duration: 12 months Location: Richfield MN, 55423 Must work onsite ...

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Back End Developer/Full Stack (Orlando, FL)

Worth AI - Orlando , FL

Worth AI is seeking a talented and passionate Full Stack/Back End Developer to join our team in revolutionizing the way businesses make decisions through the power of AI. As a Full Stack Developer ...

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Senior Java Backend Developer with Strong React Skills

smart folks inc - Austin , TX

Senior Java Backend Developer with Strong React Skills Location: day 1 onsite Austin -4 position Full Time Only JD: Java/J2EE with focus on Java collection and concurrency APIs and functional ...

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Java Backend Developer

Primesoft Consulting Services Inc - Sunrise , FL

We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Java development, particularly in backend systems and APIs. This role will involve ...

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Java Backend Developer

Incredible Technologies - Lincolnshire , IL

JOB SUMMARY Incredible Technologies is looking for a talented Senior Java Backend Developer who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and dedicated to writing quality code. The position will create ...

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Back End Developer

Hays - Santa Clara , CA

Functional Conceive and develop the backend systems & services Collaborate as a backend developer to optimize our systems and platforms. Build and implement backend servers, REST APIs, data pipelines ...

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What does a Back End Developer do?

Common responsibilities of a Back End Developer

Test and debug programs to finalize and ensure smooth operation, leveraging automation where applicable.

April 04, 2023

Design, code, test, debug and document mid-tier and data-tier services based on technical requirements developed by analysts and project teams.

April 29, 2023

Hands-on Experience with Java/J2EE, Restful Web services, web applications, JSM, transactional databases, NoSQL databases.

July 20, 2022

Develop scalable, web-based data visualization and analytic platforms using Java, Spring, servlets, Extract Transform Load (ETL) pipelines, microservices, message brokers, and scalable databases (Hadoop, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL).

September 25, 2022

Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.

October 25, 2022

Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.

April 28, 2023

Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, solution architect and other engineers to achieve secure and scalable solutions.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Back End Developer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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118185

151810

135482

Average Total Cash Compensation

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124675

163329

143142

What is the average salary for Back End Developer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Back End Developer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Back End Developer ranges from $118,185 to $151,810 with the average base salary of $135,482. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,675 to $163,329 with the average total cash compensation of $143,142.

View Average Salary for Back End Developer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$135,482	$118,185 - $151,810
Bonus	$7,659	$6,490 - $11,519
Total Pay	$143,142	$124,675 - $163,329

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Back End Developer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,850 - $152,664	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,850 - $152,664	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,715 - $152,490	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,805 - $152,606	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,805 - $152,606	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,145 - $149,189	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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