Software Engineer I Salary in Chicago, IL

6 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer I in Chicago is $109,245 — 10% below the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$109,245
Average
$65,546
Min Est.
$196,640
Max Est.
6
Filings

Top Employers for Software Engineer I in Chicago

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Akuna Capital, LLC $126,667 3
Tempus AI $95,000 2
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Software Engineer I in Other Cities

Plano, TX
$124,798
39 filings
Boston, MA
$122,486
37 filings
San Antonio, TX
$126,152
30 filings
San Francisco, CA
$141,108
16 filings
Seattle, WA
$128,858
16 filings
Bellevue, WA
$124,569
14 filings
Columbus, IN
$84,900
10 filings
Atlanta, GA
$107,650
8 filings

Other Roles in Chicago

Software Engineer ($120,440) Software Developer ($113,124) Manager ($161,673) Senior Software Engineer ($143,539) Postdoctoral Scholar ($78,681) Consultant ($151,286) Data Engineer ($111,897) Senior Associate ($138,206)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.