Frontend Developer salary in Chicago, IL
Based on 34 certified H-1B filings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Lisle, Mundelein, Schaumburg, South Elgin, Aurora.
Median salary$108,077
Middle 50%$100k–$140.7k
vs. national median−23%comparison median $140,000
Filings34FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $85,767 |
| 25th | $100,000 |
| 50th (median) | $108,077 |
| 75th | $140,700 |
| 90th | $152,322 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $87,838 | $81,931 | $99,920 | 27 |
| FY2021 | $89,919 | $87,838 | $101,250 | 20 |
| FY2022 | $97,920 | $90,875 | $122,306 | 36 |
| FY2023 | $108,379 | $94,016 | $135,000 | 28 |
| FY2024 | $103,000 | $89,838 | $115,000 | 23 |
| FY2025 | $107,000 | $99,133 | $135,704 | 19 |
| FY2026 | $108,077 | $100,000 | $147,800 | 15 |
Cost of living
Chicago's median Frontend Developer salary of $108,077 is worth about $104,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Chicago = 103.6).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | too few | 2 |
| CVS Health | too few | 2 |
| Abji Consulting | too few | 2 |
| Catalyst Brands | too few | 2 |
| Keypixel Software Solutions | too few | 2 |
| ServiceNow | too few | 2 |
| Slesha | too few | 2 |
| Wi-Tronix | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $91,707 | 11 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $108,077 | 11 |
| Senior · Level III | $135,034 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.