salary$130,590 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Peoria, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$89,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$166,680per year
Jobs in the area1,650people work this job
Can a software developer afford Peoria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,152 a month takes 10.6% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Peoria, IL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Peoria, IL area is $130,590 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $89,350 and $166,680.
Can a software developer afford to live in Peoria?
Typical rent of $1,152 a month takes 10.6% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Peoria, IL metro area.