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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Programmer in Springfield, IL is $75,546. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,692 to $84,733, with most professionals earning between $60,543 and $93,098.

Search Software Programmer Jobs in Springfield, IL

Salary range for an Software Programmer
$67,692 to $84,733
download asset banner
Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You
The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.
We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

Software Programmer

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the Software Programmer job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Software Programmer.

Job Openings for Software Programmer in Springfield, IL
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst
How much should you be earning in Software Programmer in Springfield, IL based on your current experience?
Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for Software Programmer in Springfield, IL

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.
Do you know how much should you be paid for a Software Programmer position in Springfield, IL based on your education level?
Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for Software Programmer in Springfield, IL and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
67692
84733
75546

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
69089
87699
77429
What is the average salary for Software Programmer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Programmer in Springfield, IL. The base salary for Software Programmer ranges from $67,692 to $84,733 with the average base salary of $75,546. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,089 to $87,699 with the average total cash compensation of $77,429.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $75,546 $67,692 - $84,733
Bonus $1,884 $1,397 - $2,966
Total Pay $77,429 $69,089 - $87,699
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Normal, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,452 - $83,180 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,725 - $83,523 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Peoria, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,669 - $83,452 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Champaign, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,470 - $85,707 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,608 - $84,628 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Saint Louis, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,720 - $84,768 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
See salaries for Software Programmer in locations close to Springfield, IL. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
Loading results...
JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE PHP Software Programmer LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $61,096 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,044
JOB TITLE Junior Software Programmer LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $64,306 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,439
JOB TITLE Senior Software Programmer LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $91,678 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,666
JOB TITLE Intermediate Web Software Programmer LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $85,030 MAXIMUM SALARY $106,540
JOB TITLE Senior Web Software Programmer LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $97,020 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,770
JOB TITLE Entry Web Software Programmer LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $63,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,900
The Software Programmer job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Springfield, IL that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

67692
84733

 

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

Software Programmer Salary in popular cities: ChicagoAuroraRockford

Jobs with a similar salary range to Software Programmer : Hydrographic Surveyor, Medical Technical Writer, Judge