Director Principal Java Software Engineer information
See Chicago, IL salary details
$85.5K - $96.6K
3% of jobs
$96.6K - $107.7K
3% of jobs
$107.7K - $118.8K
3% of jobs
$118.8K - $129.9K
13% of jobs
$132.3K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$129.9K - $141K
15% of jobs
$141K - $152.1K
13% of jobs
The median wage is $152.6K / yr.
$152.1K - $163.2K
21% of jobs
$168.2K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$163.2K - $174.3K
11% of jobs
$174.3K - $185.4K
1% of jobs
$185.4K - $196.5K
15% of jobs
$196.5K - $207.6K
3% of jobs
How much do director principal java software engineer jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for director principal java software engineer in Chicago, IL is $154,192.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,400.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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