salary$104,550 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,760per year
Jobs in the area660people work this job
Can a software developer afford Springfield?
Cheap. Rent of $1,264 a month takes 14.5% 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 Springfield, IL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Springfield, IL area is $104,550 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $66,760 and $163,760.
Can a software developer afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,264 a month takes 14.5% 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 Springfield, IL metro area.