Last updated 2026-08-02
36 Java Backend Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 36 Java Backend jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Java Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, and Senior Developer roles from Wesco, Capgemini, and Huntington. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Java Backend jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Professionals specializing in backend development using Java, often with additional skills in related technologies.
Salaries for Java Backend jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $82K | $109K–$162K | $189K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $104K | $128K | $150K | 34 |
| Illinois | $103K | $128K | $150K | 37 |
| U.S. | $105K | $133K | $160K | 993 |
Salary data: 24 of 36 jobs include pay information (67%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Java Backend salary data.
Companies hiring for Java Backend jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Wesco | 6 |
| Capgemini | 4 |
| Huntington | 3 |
| Supernova Technology | 3 |
| Caterpillar | 2 |
| Early Warning Services, LLC | 2 |
| United Airlines | 2 |
Java Backend jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 36 | 100% |
Java Backend jobs by experience level
Common Java Backend job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Java Software Engineer | 1 | 3% |
| Senior Software Engineer | 1 | 3% |
| Senior Developer | 3 | 8% |
| Java Engineer | 1 | 3% |
| Staff Engineer | 1 | 3% |
Java Backend jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 29 | 81% |
| Glenview, IL, United States | 4 | 11% |
| Lisle, IL, United States | 1 | 3% |
| Vernon Hills, IL, United States | 1 | 3% |
| Arlington Heights, IL, United States | 1 | 3% |
- How many Java Backend jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 36 Java Backend jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Java Backend jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $104K, Mid (p50) $128K, Higher (p75) $150K, 34 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $103K, Mid (p50) $128K, Higher (p75) $150K, 37 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Java Backend roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Wesco (6 jobs, 16%), Capgemini (4 jobs, 11%), Huntington (3 jobs, 8%), Supernova Technology (3 jobs, 8%), and Caterpillar (2 jobs, 5%).
- What experience levels are common for Java Backend jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (22 jobs, 61%), Mid (12 jobs, 33%), and Entry (2 jobs, 6%).
- What work schedules are common for Java Backend jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (36 jobs, 100%).
- What Java Backend job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Java Software Engineer (1 job, 3%), Senior Software Engineer (1 job, 3%), Senior Developer (3 jobs, 8%), Java Engineer (1 job, 3%), and Staff Engineer (1 job, 3%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (36 of 36). 22 of 36 current jobs are at the senior level. 24 of 36 jobs include pay information.
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