How much does an Entry Level Application Developer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Application Developer in Chicago, IL is $76,781. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,550 to $82,816, with most professionals earning between $68,698 and $88,310.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Application Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $68,698 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $72,550 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $76,781 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $82,816 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $88,310 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $72,550 10% $68,698 90% $88,310 75% $82,816 $76,781 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Entry Level Application Developer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Applications Programmer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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