Role across City of Chicago

Microbiologist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

8 people hold the Microbiologist role across 1 department in City of Chicago, with a median total compensation of $86,358. Among 9 jurisdictions where this role is reported, City of Chicago ranks #2 by median pay.

Employees: 8
Median pay: $86,358
Departments: 1
Cross-jurisdiction: #2 of 9

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Microbiologist pay in other jurisdictions

Where Microbiologists are paid most

$107,283 · 5

$66,748 · 16

$61,320 · 90

$61,050 · 10

$57,640 · 16

$57,348 · 35

$56,018 · 13

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

$48,870 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Microbiologistroles in other jurisdictions (highest first). Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not by identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for this role.