How much does a Back End Developer make in Chicago, IL?
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$93,415
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Back End Developer is $93,415 per year in the Chicago, IL area, with an average salary of $87,163 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $6,252 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Back End Developer pay FAQ in Chicago, IL
The average salary for a Back End Developer is $87,163 per year in Chicago, IL. Salaries estimates are based on 367 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Back End Developer employees in Chicago, IL.
The highest salary for a Back End Developer in Chicago, IL is $139,818 per year.
The lowest salary for a Back End Developer in Chicago, IL is $54,337 per year.
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