Software Engineer in Chicago
Software Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL
Cost-of-living adjusted compensation, take-home pay, and SalaryScope Scores for Software Engineer professionals in Chicago.
p10
$83,500
Entry of range
Median
$137,000
Mid-level
p90
$224,700
Top 10%
By experience level
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $62,600 | $102,700 | $168,500 |
| Mid | $83,500 | $137,000 | $224,700 |
| Senior | $108,500 | $178,000 | $292,100 |
| Lead / Principal | $133,500 | $219,100 | $359,500 |
Take-home (mid)
$97,320
After fed + state + FICA
Monthly net
$8,110
SalaryScope Scores
Purchasing Power
77/100
Strong
77
Salary Strength
86/100
Excellent
86
Future Growth
92/100
Excellent
92
Career Opportunity
96/100
Excellent
96
Affordability
23/100
Weak
23
Lifestyle
50/100
Moderate
50
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