Sr. Software Developer Salary in Chicago, IL

9 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 Sr. Software Developer in Chicago is $109,248 — 10% below the national median of $121,514.

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$109,248
Average
$65,548
Min Est.
$196,646
Max Est.
9
Filings

Top Employers for Sr. Software Developer in Chicago

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
CLOUD SOCIAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC $85,467 3
Experis US, LLC $127,754 2
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Sr. Software Developer in Other Cities

Irving, TX
$115,566
54 filings
Charlotte, NC
$134,237
16 filings
Houston, TX
$117,256
15 filings
Grapevine, TX
$132,964
14 filings
Alpharetta, GA
$110,537
12 filings
Austin, TX
$121,581
11 filings
Waukegan, IL
$132,267
10 filings
New York, NY
$147,327
9 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.