SOC 15-1251 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Programmers — Champaign
Champaign-Urbana, IL · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Champaign, IL is $89,380 a year, trailing the national median of $100,390 by 11.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Champaign, IL is $89,380 a year, trailing the national median of $100,390 by 11.0%. Half of workers earn between $87,120 and $107,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $67,940 and the ninetieth at $133,340.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Chicago leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $99,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 54th of 320 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,940 | −32.3% |
| 25th | $87,120 | −13.2% |
| Median (50th) | $89,380 | −11.0% |
| 75th | $107,190 | +6.8% |
| 90th | $133,340 | +32.8% |
| Mean | $98,760 | −1.6% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $99,750 | 650 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $61,160 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Champaign sit close to the national average, so $89,380 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$89,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,380US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,380 a year, 11.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,940 to $133,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $99,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Programmers in Champaign, IL?
The median annual wage is $89,380, or $42.97 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,390, so pay in Champaign, IL is 11.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Champaign, IL earns more than $133,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,940 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $99,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Champaign, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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