Software Technical Lead Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Software Technical Lead make in Chicago, IL? The average Software Technical Lead salary in Chicago, IL is $141,858 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $125,421 and $160,068. 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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IT Technical Lead

Comtello - Sacramento , CA

We have a 1-year hybrid IT Technical Lead contract that may be extended for 1-year by our client ... Minimum Qualifications * 5 years of experience in software development and system design. * 5 years ...

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Expert Technical Lead

AllSTEM Connections - Oakland , CA

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance ... into technical solutions. * Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks in project ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Technical Lead

Capio Group - Sacramento , CA

Capio Group is looking for an experienced Technical Lead Full-time employee - Remote About Us ... Within the past ten (10) years, must have Five (5) years of experience in software development and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 19 days ago

SAP MDM Technical Lead (DIRECT HIRE, REMOTE)

Beacon Hill - Salt Lake City , UT

As SAP Master Data Management Technical Lead, you will be responsible for leading the planning, development and implementation of (MDM) and relevant software solutions that align to the Information ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Software Technical Program Manager

EVONA - Mountain View , CA

As a Software Technical Program Manager you will take the lead in driving our groundbreaking programs from conception to launch and beyond. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll collaborate closely ...

LinkedIn - 16 days ago

Java Technical Lead

Vodastra - Watsonville , CA

As a Java Technical Lead, you'll provide technical guidance and mentorship to a development team ... More than 10 years of software development experience, with expertise in integration technologies ...

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What does a Software Technical Lead do?

Common responsibilities of a Software Technical Lead

Lead technical consulting and be the liaison between Design and Build team, project management team and software engineering support team on all support and maintenance issues including software deployment, software performance and system reliability.

October 11, 2022

Design, vet, build and deploy scalable data pipelines (spanning data ingestion, ETL and machine learning analytics) and responsive web applications.

November 19, 2022

Act as top level technical expert, collaborating with team and provide solutions to system design, integration point, compatibility, and implementation issues.

January 23, 2023

Develop, create and modify general computer applications software in order to work in all levels of the application, including the User Interface (GWT, JSP, CSS, XML), business logic tier (Java), and the database level (SQL).

February 04, 2023

Manage software engineering execution throughout the project lifecycle via the use of project metrics, risk management, structured decisions and project status reports.

February 12, 2023

Contribute to all phases of the software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, test coordination, release, support, and documentation.

February 15, 2023

Understanding of Agile methodologies, along with the knowledge of how best to schedule software delivery across a variety of priorities.

March 29, 2023

Demonstrates Advanced Interpersonal skills and attitude to establish and maintain a positive and effective interaction with leadership, customers and peers while leading an effective T.

April 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Software Technical Lead in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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125421

160068

141858

Average Total Cash Compensation

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135616

180341

156395

What is the average salary for Software Technical Lead in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Technical Lead in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Software Technical Lead ranges from $125,421 to $160,068 with the average base salary of $141,858. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,616 to $180,341 with the average total cash compensation of $156,395.

View Average Salary for Software Technical Lead as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$141,858	$125,421 - $160,068
Bonus	$14,537	$10,194 - $20,273
Total Pay	$156,395	$135,616 - $180,341

* 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 Technical Lead Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,127 - $160,968	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,127 - $160,968	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,983 - $160,785	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,079 - $160,907	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,079 - $160,907	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,256 - $157,304	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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