Ruby Rails Developer

Ruby Rails Developer Salary in Illinois

$24.7K

$119.2K

$165.7K

$118,331

/year

$56.89

/hour

Ruby Rails Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$122,113

Illinois

Illinois

$118,331

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    How much does a Ruby Rails Developer make in Illinois?

    As of May 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a Ruby Rails Developer in Illinois is $118,331 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $56.89 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,275/week or $9,860/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $165,703 and as low as $24,710, the majority of Ruby Rails Developer salaries currently range between $99,300 (25th percentile) to $136,100 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $158,435 annually in Illinois. The average pay range for a Ruby Rails Developer varies greatly (by as much as 36800), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    Illinois ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Ruby Rails Developer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Ruby Rails Developer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Ruby Rails Developer Jobs in Illinois

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Ruby Rails Developer job is above the average in Illinois in Illinois. Topping the list is Cuba, , with Chicago, and Mundelein, close behind in the second and third positions. Mundelein, beats the average in Illinois by $6,336 (5.4%), and Cuba, furthers that trend with another $8,305 (7.0%) above the $118,331 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Illinois, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Ruby Rails Developer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Cuba, and Aurora, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Ruby Rails Developer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cuba

    $126,636

    $60.88

    Chicago

    $125,795

    $60.48

    Mundelein

    $124,667

    $59.94

    Palos Heights

    $123,216

    $59.24

    Lemont

    $123,096

    $59.18

    Urbana

    $122,900

    $59.09

    Champaign

    $122,292

    $58.79

    Rockford

    $122,214

    $58.76

    Naperville

    $122,004

    $58.66

    Aurora

    $121,067

    $58.21

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Ruby Rails Developer Jobs in Illinois

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Ruby Rails Developer job category in Illinois, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $118331 state average for Ruby Rails Developer jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Senior Ruby On Rails Developer

    $152,839

    $73.48

    Ruby On Rails Engineer

    $146,965

    $70.66

    Ruby Developer

    $130,029

    $62.51

    Ruby Software Engineer

    $117,918

    $56.69

    Ruby Programmer

    $78,165

    $37.58

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Ruby Rails Developer salary in Illinois as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $99,300 to $158,435 annually, with the Illinois average at $118,331 per year or $56.89 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Illinois for Ruby Rails Developer jobs, with Cuba leading at $126,636 annually.