H1B Software Engineering Jobs in Illinois

H1B Software Engineering salary data in Illinois: average $127,005 across 482 employers (2025). Browse top sponsors and salary details.

Total Records

998

Average Salary

$127,005

Median Salary

$122,957

Employers

482

Top Employers

Top Job Titles

1Software Developer
226
2Software Engineer
159
3Senior Software Engineer
91
4SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
52
5Lead Software Engineer
25
6Associate, Software Engineer III
24
7SOFTWARE ENGINEER
23
8Sr. Software Engineer
17
9Software Engineer III
13
10Senior Software Developer
12
11Staff Software Engineer
11
12Embedded Software Engineer
9
13Principal Software Engineer
9
14Vice President, Lead Software Engineer
8
15Sr. Software Developer
7

Top Cities

1CHICAGO, IL
$133,978425
2AURORA, IL
$128,76743
3BLOOMINGTON, IL
$102,30540
4SCHAUMBURG, IL
$119,83839
5NAPERVILLE, IL
$127,75337
6LISLE, IL
$106,38122
7RIVERWOODS, IL
$129,80020
8MOLINE, IL
$115,30717
9ROSEMONT, IL
$127,99016
10HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL
$129,08016
11BUFFALO GROVE, IL
$134,46916
12PEORIA, IL
$110,04015
13ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
$125,45014
14PLAINFIELD, IL
$146,44913
15CHILLICOTHE, IL
$110,89913

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average H1B Software Engineering salary in Illinois?

The average H1B salary for Software Engineering roles in Illinois is $127,005, with a median of $122,957 (2025 data).

Which companies sponsor H1B Software Engineering in Illinois?

Top sponsors for H1B Software Engineering roles in Illinois include The Northern Trust Company, Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and more.

How many employers sponsor H1B Software Engineering in Illinois?

Approximately 482 employers sponsor H1B visa applications for Software Engineering positions in Illinois.

Salary Distribution

25th Percentile

$106,558

Median

$122,957

75th Percentile

$148,949

Average

$127,005

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor H1B disclosure records. Salaries are normalized to annual equivalents. This information is for reference purposes only and may not reflect current market conditions. Not affiliated with USCIS or the U.S. Department of Labor.