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Senior Software Engineer Salary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin IL-IN-WI (2026)

Silicon Valley core maintains highest base floor.

Median Salary: $173,649

Range: $139K – $277K

CoL Tier: Moderate · 3-Year Trend: +6.5% · Source: Built In; Levels.fyi (calculated)

Avg Total Comp

$195,800

Experience Level

Staff levels reach $366k base in Tier 1; national floor at $160k for seniors.

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