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Principal Software Developer salary in Chicago
How much does a Principal Software Developer make in the Chicago?
Average base salary
USD15,937 / Month
The average salary for Principal Software Developer is USD15,937 per month in Chicago salaries taken from job postings on Jobstore in the past 12 months (updated August 25, 2026)
Highest paying companies for Principal Software Developer in Chicago
Average year monthly is based on job postings on Jobstore in the past 12 months.
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Zynga
USD17,708 per month
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Highest paying cities for Principal Software Developer in United States of America
How much do similar jobs as Principal Software Developer get paid in Chicago?
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Software Developer
Job openingsAverage USD9,000 per month
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Principal Software Engineer
Job openingsAverage USD16,337 per month
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Senior Software Developer
Job openingsAverage USD13,800 per month
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Entry Level Software Developer
Job openingsAverage USD5,600 per month
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Principal
Job openingsAverage USD16,743 per month
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Principal or Senior Principal
Job openingsAverage USD17,000 per month