Role across Illinois

Chemist

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

32 people hold the Chemist role across 5 departments in Illinois, with a median total compensation of $70,150. Among 16 jurisdictions where this role is reported, Illinois ranks #7 by median pay.

Employees: 32
Median pay: $70,150
Departments: 5
Cross-jurisdiction: #7 of 16

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Chemist pay in other jurisdictions

Where Chemists are paid most

City and County of San Francisco

$178,405 · 40

$132,127 · 18

$119,753 · 11

$112,907 · 89

$108,620 · 7

$74,235 · 6

$68,709 · 136

$65,323 · 5

$63,337 · 51

$60,164 · 45

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$59,572 · 23

$59,004 · 84

$51,866 · 62

$51,819 · 69

$48,916 · 6

Median total compensation for comparable Chemistroles 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.