Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid)
Raytheon
Rockford, IL · $87k–$165k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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Where Rockford, IL ranks
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for junior jobs in Illinois39% · of 17
- #7Best college towns for junior jobs in the Great Lakes41% · of 39
- #8Best cities for junior jobs in the Great Lakes39% · of 53
- #10Best college towns for junior jobs in the Midwest41% · of 51
- #10Best cities for junior jobs in the Midwest39% · of 69
- #14Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes17% · of 39
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- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $126,000 a year. Across 1,167 open senior software engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $166,000 to $222,000 and the median is $197,000. That is 36% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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