Lead Software Engineer salary in Chicago
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 23, 2026
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Lead Software Engineer pay in Chicago is measured from 11 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is senior, where 11 postings put the middle half between $157,300 and $187,518, with a median of $178,800.
Against the 3 other measured markets for lead software engineer at senior, this sits below 3 of them; San Francisco leads at $229,150.
3 lead software engineer roles are open in Chicago right now, 3 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $157,300 – $187,518 | $178,800 | 11 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
