Software Developer (R&D) salary in Champaign, IL
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Urbana.
Median salary$81,600
Middle 50%$79.3k–$89.7k
vs. national median−25%comparison median $108,534
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$50k$60k$70k$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $69,079 |
| 25th | $79,290 |
| 50th (median) | $81,600 |
| 75th | $89,718 |
| 90th | $93,350 |
Cost of living
Champaign's median Software Developer (R&D) salary of $81,600 is worth about $88,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Champaign = 92.7).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | $81,600 | 11 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 6 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.