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Scientist salaries in Illinois

Pay ranges employers published in 132 open job postings for 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 Scientist postings in Illinois

  1. Scientist II - Associate Scientist - Decatur, ILADM · Decatur, IL · $69K–$149K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Scientist II - Associate Scientist - Decatur, ILDecatur, IL · $69K–$149K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Scientist, R&D - Packaging DevGCC KRAFT HEINZ MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Company · Glenview, IL · $77.8K–$97.3K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Senior Scientist I, Biologics Analytical R&D, CMC Biologics DevelopmentAllergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · North Chicago, IL · $96K–$184K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Senior Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product DevelopmentAllergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · North Chicago, IL · $96K–$184K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$128K median, $97.5K–$163K typical, 2,894 postingsUnited States: middle half $97.5K–$163K, median $128K
  2. California$142K median, $107K–$175K typical, 757 postingsCalifornia: middle half $107K–$175K, median $142K
  3. Massachusetts$143K median, $118K–$173K typical, 481 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $118K–$173K, median $143K
  4. New York$106K median, $90K–$145K typical, 232 postingsNew York: middle half $90K–$145K, median $106K
  5. New Jersey$150K median, $99.5K–$183K typical, 214 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $99.5K–$183K, median $150K
  6. Cambridge, MA$153K median, $123K–$180K typical, 213 postingsCambridge, MA: middle half $123K–$180K, median $153K
  7. South San Francisco, CA$148K median, $120K–$183K typical, 184 postingsSouth San Francisco, CA: middle half $120K–$183K, median $148K
  8. San Diego, CA$118K median, $102K–$155K typical, 137 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $102K–$155K, median $118K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Scientist make in Illinois?

The median posted base pay for Scientist jobs in Illinois is $101K a year, from 132 job postings with pay at 29 companies.

What is the typical Scientist pay range in Illinois?

The middle half of postings list $87.5K–$117K. The top 10% list $140K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $75K or less.

How does Illinois pay compare with all Scientist jobs?

The median here is $101K, against $128K across all 3,107 postings for the role.

How many Scientist jobs in Illinois list pay?

132 open postings at 29 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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