Illinois, US

Entry Level Software Engineer Salary in Illinois, US

$105,000

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$90K

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$130K

75th%

$165K

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The average Entry Level Software Engineer Salary range in Illinois is from $90,000 to $130,000. View Entry Level Software Engineer salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 11/7/2025

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