GUI Developer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a GUI Developer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a GUI Developer in Chicago, IL is $78,956. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,525 to a high of $94,536, with most professionals earning between $71,926 and $87,111.

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What does a GUI Developer do?

Common responsibilities of a GUI Developer

Manage software branches and merges in Git repository according to the Gitflow workflow.

December 29, 2022

Active communication and participation in the full software / systems development lifecycle, leveraging Agile methodologies.

February 21, 2023

Develop dynamic, vibrant user interfaces to foster smooth operation and user education.

March 02, 2023

Provides technical knowledge and support to District agencies, personnel, and additional stakeholders.

March 03, 2023

Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts.

March 20, 2023

Propose and maintain technologies for web GUI applications and mobile apps.

March 21, 2023

Participate in design discussions, reviews, and daily standup meetings.

April 08, 2023

Works with necessary personnel to determine if modifications are necessary with interested personnel to determine necessity for modifications or enhancements.

April 16, 2023

Design and implement custom messaging protocols using appropriate communications tools such as XML, JSON, etc.

April 19, 2023

Review and test components for compliance to the design requirements, and document test results.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for GUI Developer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

71926

87111

78956

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

73419

90572

80684

What is the average salary for GUI Developer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of GUI Developer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for GUI Developer ranges from $71,926 to $87,111 with the average base salary of $78,956. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,419 to $90,572 with the average total cash compensation of $80,684.

View Average Salary for GUI Developer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$78,956	$71,926 - $87,111
Bonus	$1,728	$1,493 - $3,461
Total Pay	$80,684	$73,419 - $90,572

* 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.

GUI Developer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,926 - $87,111	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,926 - $87,111	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,842 - $87,010	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,898 - $87,077	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,898 - $87,077	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,422 - $85,290	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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