Backend Developer Salary in Illinois
Explore backend developer salaries in Illinois including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.
Median Salary in IL
$101,168
Monthly: $8,431
Biweekly: $3,891
Entry Level
$59,737
Monthly: $4,978
Biweekly: $2,298
Senior Level
$136,817
Monthly: $11,401
Biweekly: $5,262
Job Growth
22%
Projected 10-year growth
Salary Breakdown
| Pay Period | Entry Level | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $59,737 | $101,168 | $136,817 |
| Monthly | $4,978 | $8,431 | $11,401 |
| Biweekly | $2,298 | $3,891 | $5,262 |
| Weekly | $1,149 | $1,946 | $2,631 |
| Hourly | $29 | $49 | $66 |
IL vs National Comparison
National Median
$96,350
IL Median
$101,168
Difference
+$4,818
Multiplier
1.05x
About This Career
Develop server-side applications and manage databases and APIs.
Education
Bachelor's degree or coding bootcamp
Key Skills
Node.jsJavaPythonAPI DevelopmentDatabase Design
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