💻 Web Developer in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Employers in Chicago hiring this role typically need: builds and maintains websites and web applications for businesses of every size.

Key responsibilities

• Fix bugs and improve page speed
• Integrate payment, forms and analytics tools
• Maintain security updates and backups
• Build responsive front-end pages

Skills employers look for

• Databases and APIs
• Git and deployment basics
• Performance and accessibility awareness
• HTML, CSS and JavaScript

Tools and standards

• Browser developer tools
• Analytics and monitoring
• Git and CI/CD pipelines

Typical deliverables

• Speed and accessibility report
• Maintenance plan
• Working, tested website or app

How success is measured

• Conversion or lead goals
• On-time milestone delivery
• Page speed and uptime

Common challenges

• Unclear requirements
• Third-party integration issues

Hiring tip

Ask for two live projects and a short paid test task before a long contract.

Posting this role?

State the budget band, hours per week, reporting lines and deliverables. See how to post a job.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Web Developer cost in Chicago?

Indicative Web Developer rates for Chicago, Illinois, USA are about $29–$105 per hour, or $3,770–$13,650 per month for regular work.

What does a Web Developer do in Chicago?

Builds and maintains websites and web applications for businesses of every size. Typical work includes build responsive front-end pages, develop APIs and back-end logic and fix bugs and improve page speed.

What qualifications are usual for a Web Developer?

Portfolio of live projects; Computer science degree or equivalent experience; Relevant framework experience.

Can I hire a Web Developer for Chicago remotely?

Often yes. Overlap with US time zones and a clear contractor or employee status are usually the first points to settle. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

More in Chicago

• CEO, Infrastructure & EPC in Chicago
• Director, Project Management & Consultancy in Chicago
• President, Engineering & Infrastructure in Chicago
• Director, EPC & EPCM Operations in Chicago

Same role nearby

• Web Developer in Los Angeles
• Web Developer in Dallas
• Web Developer in San Francisco

All roles in Chicago · Web Developer in USA · Rates by country