Software Engineering Manager Salary in Chicago, IL.
Updated on: Jan 7, 2026
How much does a Software Engineering Manager make in Chicago, IL?
The average Software Engineering Manager in Chicago, IL makes $185,221,
23% above the national average Software Engineering Manager salary of $150,788.
This pay is 3% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Virginia Beach, VA, and Nashville, TN.
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