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Research Specialist salaries in Chicago, IL

Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Research Specialist roles in Chicago, IL, 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 Specialist postings in Chicago, IL

  1. Research Specialist (Hourly)University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL · $21.10–$35.73/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Research Specialist 1The University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · $19.23–$26.44/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Research Specialist - Cancer CenterUniversity of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL · $62K–$74K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. Research SpecialistThe University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · $55K–$65K/yr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
  5. Research SpecialistThe University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · $55K–$65K/yr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
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Research Specialist pay in other places

  1. United States$59K median, $49.6K–$71K typical, 161 postingsUnited States: middle half $49.6K–$71K, median $59K
  2. South Carolina$23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr) median, $20.62–$34.13/hr typical, 16 postingsSouth Carolina: middle half $20.62–$34.13/hr, median $23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr)
  3. New Jersey$50.5K median, $50.5K–$50.5K typical, 12 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $50.5K–$50.5K, median $50.5K
  4. Columbia, SC$23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr) median, $20.00–$34.13/hr typical, 12 postingsColumbia, SC: middle half $20.00–$34.13/hr, median $23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr)
  5. Illinois$55K median, $47.5K–$60K typical, 11 postingsIllinois: middle half $47.5K–$60K, median $55K
  6. Maryland$66.1K median, $58.2K–$70.5K typical, 11 postingsMaryland: middle half $58.2K–$70.5K, median $66.1K
  7. Texas$67K median, $58.5K–$85.9K typical, 11 postingsTexas: middle half $58.5K–$85.9K, median $67K
  8. Baltimore, MD$66.1K median, $58.2K–$70.5K typical, 11 postingsBaltimore, MD: middle half $58.2K–$70.5K, median $66.1K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

The median posted base pay for Research Specialist jobs in Chicago, IL is $26.20/hr ($54.5K/yr), from 10 job postings with pay at 4 companies.

What is the typical Research Specialist pay range in Chicago, IL?

The middle half of postings list $22.83–$28.85/hr. The top 10% list $60K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $47.5K or less.

How does Chicago, IL pay compare with all Research Specialist jobs?

The median here is $26.20/hr ($54.5K/yr), against $59.6K across all 180 postings for the role.

How many Research Specialist jobs in Chicago, IL list pay?

10 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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