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Research Scientist salaries in Illinois

Pay ranges employers published in 45 open job postings for Research Scientist roles in Illinois, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Research Scientist postings in Illinois

  1. Principal Research Scientist I, Biologics CMC Developability ModelingAbbVie · Remote · $125K–$237K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026Apply
  2. Principal Research Scientist I, Biologics CMC Developability ModelingAbbVie · Remote · $125K–$237K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026Apply
  3. Principal Research Scientist I - Biologics Analytical Research and Development, CMC Biologics DevelopmentAllergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · North Chicago, IL · $124K–$236K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  4. Senior Principal Research ScientistAllergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · North Chicago, IL · $160K–$305K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  5. Research Scientist I,Baxter · Round Lake, IL · $104K–$143K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
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Research Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$160K median, $112K–$222K typical, 911 postingsUnited States: middle half $112K–$222K, median $160K
  2. California$224K median, $166K–$293K typical, 236 postingsCalifornia: middle half $166K–$293K, median $224K
  3. New York$151K median, $92.5K–$232K typical, 91 postingsNew York: middle half $92.5K–$232K, median $151K
  4. Massachusetts$140K median, $95K–$195K typical, 86 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $95K–$195K, median $140K
  5. New York City, NY$193K median, $92.5K–$250K typical, 59 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $92.5K–$250K, median $193K
  6. San Francisco, CA$288K median, $220K–$310K typical, 46 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $220K–$310K, median $288K
  7. Washington$191K median, $160K–$216K typical, 43 postingsWashington: middle half $160K–$216K, median $191K
  8. Maryland$150K median, $129K–$190K typical, 42 postingsMaryland: middle half $129K–$190K, median $150K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Scientist make in Illinois?

The median posted base pay for Research Scientist jobs in Illinois is $124K a year, from 45 job postings with pay at 13 companies.

What is the typical Research Scientist pay range in Illinois?

The middle half of postings list $114K–$169K. The top 10% list $181K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $114K or less.

How does Illinois pay compare with all Research Scientist jobs?

The median here is $124K, against $153K across all 1,104 postings for the role.

How many Research Scientist jobs in Illinois list pay?

45 open postings at 13 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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