--- title: "Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/software-engineer/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Software Engineer market brief · Chicago, IL # Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL 517 software engineer openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 201 employers, led by JPMC, Capital One, and Deloitte6. The middle half of posted salaries runs $98,000–$153,829 a year (median $124,400), from the 73% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 31% of openings. 12% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Software Engineer markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 517 : Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 201 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $124,400 : 73% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)135 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/chicago-il/mid-level)162 jobs [Senior](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/chicago-il/senior)120 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/chicago-il/lead)62 jobs Chicago is mid-level-heavy for software engineer roles: 34% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 517 Hiring employers 201 Salary coverage 73% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 242 110 companies · $105,600 median Established employers 144 55 companies · $150,000 median Top of market 36 19 companies · $187,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $98,000 P50 $124,400 P75 $153,829 P90 $195,000 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live software engineer listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare software engineer opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 517 live roles tracked in this market. - 201 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Software Engineer in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 517 software engineer openings across 201 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 162 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers JPMC is one of the most active visible employers, with 74 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative software engineer openings Employer activity · 201 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. ![JPMC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Djpmc.com%26sz%3D128) JPMCEmployer profile74Open roles [![Capital One logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftbcdn.talentbrew.com%2Fcompany%2F1732%2Fv2_0%2Fimg%2Flogo-capone.jpg) Capital OneEstablished employers23Open roles](/company/capital-one-8dfd13f4)[![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Startups & growing teams15Open roles](/company/deloitte6)[![DRW logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drw.com%2Fimg%2Ffavicon%2Fandroid-chrome-384x384.png%3Fv%3D3&sig=g8-nuJQHmlxCcgihBcsey9-1c5Y2EoV7cMGaFvZZ_XA) DRWEstablished employers14Open roles](/company/drw)[![Akuna Capital logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakunacapital.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fakuna%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=zRiowriso_3h9XHu5VTBk5QqyAxaj186MWr9Wuy7XkQ) Akuna CapitalStartups & growing teams10Open roles](/company/akuna-capital)[![NVIDIA logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnvidia.com%2Ffavicon.ico) NVIDIAStartups & growing teams9Open roles](/company/nvidia)[![SynergisticIT logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.synergisticit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F09%2Fcropped-fav.png&sig=apZbIYaEHz6tFBkawPtFNXsDQVS5av_WYMTL1u5oXm8) SynergisticITStartups & growing teams9Open roles](/company/synergisticit) Caterpillar Inc.Startups & growing teams8Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 517 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Software Developer - Customer Care TechnologyEntry-levelUnited AirlinesChicago, Illinois$89,965Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/software-developer-customer-care-technology-at-united-airlines-eb676df0-0b95-56e3-b862-8b1b7a309084)[Software Engineer - ConsoleLive roleXBOWChicago, Illinois$100,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/software-engineer-console-at-xbow-0a0e8530-3410-5d36-9f06-a207902707e5)[Senior Software Engineer, Sage Grande TestbedMid-levelColorado State UniversityChicago, Illinois$100,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-sage-grande-testbed-at-colorado-state-d6e5ff64-dc17-5f68-a903-996b3310ab54)[Junior Software EngineerEntry-levelColorado State UniversityChicago, Illinois$62,400Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/junior-software-engineer-at-colorado-state-university-05f9aeb0-b212-5be8-af58-b1f0bb5414de)[Senior Software Engineer, Trading PlatformsLead+Charles SchwabChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-trading-platforms-at-charles-schwab-4d5130fc-c793-5d90-913d-e41bbd52be13)[Lead Software Engineer - Platform ServicesSeniorSalesforceChicago, Illinois$172,500Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/lead-software-engineer-platform-services-at-salesforce-15f57b50-49fe-57ee-b84b-2b3c1d1ca29b)[Backend Software Engineer, Java, AI, KubernetesEntry-levelFIS Management Services LLCChicago, Illinois$79,230Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/backend-software-engineer-java-ai-kubernetes-at-fis-management-67dbc256-f5da-54f1-86ca-a054c6fee131)[Full Stack Software Engineer | Las Vegas, NV| RemoteEntry-levelIMEGNaperville, Illinois$115,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/full-stack-software-engineer-las-vegas-nv-remote-at-imeg-a124846a-e8b3-510d-a96b-a838e3d56473) [Explore all 517 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Software Engineer jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many software engineer jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 517 live software engineer openings from 201 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do software engineer jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $124,400 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $98,000 to $153,829. Based on the 73% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most software engineer openings in Chicago? Mid-level roles lead with 162 openings. Experience level is known for 93% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for software engineer jobs in Chicago? JPMC, Capital One, Deloitte6, and DRW have the most open software engineer roles here right now, out of 201 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Software Engineer demand around Chicago. 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