How much does an Associate Software Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Associate Software Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $87,229 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $79,704 and $96,632. 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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Associate Software Engineer

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Description. About VORTO. We are building software & platforms to make supply chains more economically and environmentally sustainable. As an engineer at VORTO
- 131 days ago
Description. About VORTO. We are building software & platforms to make supply chains more economically and environmentally sustainable. As an engineer at VORTO
- 133 days ago
Principal Associate, Software Risk - Enterprise Services Risk Office. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers a broad array of financial products and serv
- 3 days ago
Principal Associate, Software Risk - Enterprise Services Risk Office. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers a broad array of financial products and serv
- 3 days ago
Principal Associate, Software Risk - Enterprise Services Risk Office. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers a broad array of financial products and serv
- 3 days ago
BOEING - HAZELWOOD , MO
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's
- 3 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Associate Software Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Associate Software Engineer ranges from $79,704 to $96,632 with the average base salary of $87,229. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $81,658 to $99,911 with the average total cash compensation of $89,811.

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Skills associated with Associate Software Engineer: Design, Programming, Software Development, Software Engineering

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