Software Engineer II Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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Software Engineer II Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Software Engineer II make in Chicago, IL? The average Software Engineer II salary in Chicago, IL is $103,966 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $94,860 and $115,215. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Software Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Software Engineer II Salary $86,569 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Software Engineer II Salary $94,860 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Software Engineer II Salary $103,966 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Software Engineer II Salary $115,215 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Software Engineer II Salary $125,458 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
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What skills does a Software Engineer II need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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JavaScript: Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.

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SQL: Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS).

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Analysis 2.74%
JavaScript 3.18%
SQL 2.58%
Others 91.5%

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Job Description for Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II designs and develops software applications. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. Being a Software Engineer II requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Software Engineer II gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Software Engineer II typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Software Engineer II in Chicago, IL
  • Caterpillar - Chillicothe, IL
    Career Area. Engineering. Job Description. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares...
    - -53 Days Ago
  • WALGREENS - Bannockburn, IL
    Job Summary: This role performs and implements activities that impacts components / processes of specified functional areas of the Walgreens business softw...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • WALGREENS - Bannockburn, IL
    Job Summary: Performs and implements assignments that impact important /complicated components/processes of the specified functional area of the Technology...
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  • WALGREENS - Bannockburn, IL
    Job Summary: Solution Delivery Engineers are responsible for a company’s technical projects of all types and stay involved for each stage of development, f...
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  • Progress Rail - La Grange, IL
    Job Purpose. The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and manufacturing of world class rail products and services vital to ...
    - -172 Days Ago

Career Path for Software Engineer II

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Software Engineer II, the upper level is Software Engineer III and then progresses to Software Engineer IV.

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Software Engineer II Pay Difference by Location

Software Engineer II salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Software Engineer II, the highest Software Engineer II salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Software Engineer II salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Software Engineer II salary is in Miami, FL, where the Software Engineer II salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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