Java Software Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Java Software Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Java Software Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $130,630 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $119,599 and $142,641. 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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Bright Vision Technologies - Aurora , CO

Java Software Engineer Job Location: Denver, CO Job Type: Onsite, Full-Time Active TS or TS/SCI Clearance Qualifications & Responsibilities: * 5+ years experience with Java and Object-oriented ...

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Java Software Engineer (W2 only)

BayOne Solutions - Seattle , WA

Title- Software Engineer (Java) Location- Seattle, WA (Hybrid) Interview- Video (2 Rounds) Must have- Core Java, Spring, Microservices. Description: We are looking for very talented and motivated ...

LinkedIn - 9 days ago

Java Software Engineer

XceedSearch.com - Scottsdale , AZ

Software Engineer II MUST HAVE CITIZENSHIP OR GC HOLDER Salary up to $110K plus 10% bonus 401K 6 % ... years of Java and/or Angular Development. · Experience in the following preferred: Spring ...

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Java Software Engineer

Premier Group Recruitment - Oklahoma City , OK

An established company in Oklahoma City which has been in business for around 20 years is looking for a Software Engineer to join the business. Java needs to be your core programming language and we ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Java Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment - Waukegan , IL

Java Software Engineer Duration: 6-12 Month Contract (Possible extension or Contract-to-Hire) Location: Onsite (5 Days/WK) *Must be able to work on a W-2 contract basis *Must be local to the Pleasant ...

LinkedIn - 21 days ago

Senior Java Software Engineer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company - San Diego , CA

Yoh has an immediate need for a Sr. Java Software Engineer. This is a 1 year assigngment, and hybrid role in San Diego, CA. Has to be local. Pay up to $120 per hour based on experience. Senior ...

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What does a Java Software Engineer do?

Java Software Engineer in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade- offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software co

September 12, 2022

Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.

November 01, 2022

Java Software Engineer in Anderson, IN

Install software & configuration files on hardware.

March 24, 2023

Java Software Engineer in Greensboro, NC

Cleans up and/or refactors code as requested.

January 19, 2023

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Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Java Software Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

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119599

142641

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

124059

151198

136659

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Java Software Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Java Software Engineer ranges from $119,599 to $142,641 with the average base salary of $130,630. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,059 to $151,198 with the average total cash compensation of $136,659.

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About Chicago, Illinois Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

Chicago, Illinois area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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