Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Last updated: January 4, 2026

Companies Hiring

50,000+

Adjusted Salary

$97K-$257K

Cost of Living

+7% vs avg

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Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago

Chicago, IL is a growing tech hub for software engineer roles. The cost of living is near the national average, and software engineer salaries here are adjusted accordingly, ranging from $97K to $257K. Scoutify monitors 50,000+ companies and sends you real-time alerts when new software engineer jobs are posted, so you can apply within minutes.

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