salary$107,640 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Rockford, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,040per year
Jobs in the area380people work this job
Can a software developer afford Rockford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,218 a month takes 13.6% 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 Rockford, IL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Rockford, IL area is $107,640 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $69,020 and $165,040.
Can a software developer afford to live in Rockford?
Typical rent of $1,218 a month takes 13.6% 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 Rockford, IL metro area.