Software Developers salary
in South Illinois nonmetropolitan area
Software Developers in the South Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $122,390 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 7% below the IL statewide median of $132,110. It ranks #170 of 339 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS PAY IN OTHER IL METROS
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INmedian $134,380
- Peoria, ILmedian $130,590
- Bloomington, ILmedian $123,320
- East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan areamedian $122,760
- Rockford, ILmedian $107,640
- Champaign-Urbana, ILmedian $106,080
- Springfield, ILmedian $104,550
- Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan areamedian $103,910
Questions
What is the average Software Developers salary in South Illinois nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $122,390 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $89,500 and $131,110. The 10th percentile is $72,290 and the 90th is $158,600.
Is South Illinois nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Software Developers?
That is 10% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 7% below the IL statewide median of $132,110. It ranks #170 of 339 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.