Software Lead Salary in Springfield, IL

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How much does a Software Lead make in Springfield, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Lead in Springfield, IL is $135,759. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $119,606 to $152,657, with most professionals earning between $104,898 and $168,041.

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Software Lead Salary By Experience Levels in Springfield, IL

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Average Salary Range for Software Lead in Springfield, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
119606
152657
135759

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
127062
167228
145872
What is the average salary for Software Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Lead in Springfield, IL. The base salary for Software Lead ranges from $119,606 to $152,657 with the average base salary of $135,759. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,062 to $167,228 with the average total cash compensation of $145,872.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $135,759 $119,606 - $152,657
Bonus $10,113 $7,457 - $14,571
Total Pay $145,872 $127,062 - $167,228
* 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.

Software Lead Salary Near Springfield, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Normal, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,414 - $149,859 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,897 - $150,476 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Peoria, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,797 - $150,349 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Champaign, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,980 - $154,412 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,457 - $152,467 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Saint Louis, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,655 - $152,720 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
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About Springfield, Illinois    Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. ....More

Springfield, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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