Last updated 2026-08-02
218 Software Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 218 Software Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Advanced Software Engineer, Software Developer (.NET, RESTfulAPIs, AWS), and Senior Software Engineer roles from AbbVie, DRW, and Northrop Grumman. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Software Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
A field focused on designing, developing, and maintaining software systems and applications.
Salaries for Software Engineering 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 | $97K | $117K–$165K | $200K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $121K | $140K | $160K | 214 |
| Illinois | $120K | $140K | $162K | 285 |
| U.S. | $127K | $157K | $193K | 9,344 |
Salary data: 143 of 218 jobs include pay information (66%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Software Engineering salary data.
Companies hiring for Software Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| AbbVie | 28 |
| DRW | 8 |
| Northrop Grumman | 7 |
| Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V | 7 |
| United Airlines | 7 |
| Continental Casualty Company | 6 |
| Fitch Group | 6 |
Software Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 216 | 99% |
| Contract | 1 | 1% |
| Internship | 1 | 1% |
Software Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Software Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Software Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Software Developer (.NET, RESTfulAPIs, AWS) | 1 | 1% |
| Senior Software Engineer | 13 | 6% |
| Associate Software Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Staff Software Engineer | 2 | 1% |
Software Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 185 | 92% |
| Schaumburg, IL, United States | 5 | 2% |
| North Chicago, IL, United States | 4 | 2% |
| Vernon Hills, IL, United States | 4 | 2% |
| Northbrook, IL, United States | 4 | 2% |
- How many Software Engineering jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 218 Software Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Software Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $121K, Mid (p50) $140K, Higher (p75) $160K, 214 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $120K, Mid (p50) $140K, Higher (p75) $162K, 285 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Software Engineering roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from AbbVie (28 jobs, 11%), DRW (8 jobs, 3%), Northrop Grumman (7 jobs, 3%), Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V (7 jobs, 3%), and United Airlines (7 jobs, 3%).
- What experience levels are common for Software Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (111 jobs, 51%), Mid (88 jobs, 40%), Entry (13 jobs, 6%), and Intern (6 jobs, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Software Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (216 jobs, 99%), Contract (1 job, 1%), and Internship (1 job, 1%).
- What Software Engineering job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Advanced Software Engineer (1 job, 1%), Software Developer (.NET, RESTfulAPIs, AWS) (1 job, 1%), Senior Software Engineer (13 jobs, 6%), Associate Software Engineer (1 job, 1%), and Staff Software Engineer (2 jobs, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (216 of 218). 111 of 218 current jobs are at the senior level. 143 of 218 jobs include pay information.
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