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Illinois / Research Scientist

Role across Illinois

Research Scientist

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

13 people hold the Research Scientist role across 2 departments in Illinois, with a median total compensation of $73,100. Among 6 jurisdictions where this role is reported, Illinois ranks #5 by median pay.

Employees
13
Median pay
$73,100
Departments
2
Cross-jurisdiction
#5 of 6

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Research Scientist pay in other jurisdictions

Where Research Scientists are paid most

New Jersey
$109,532 · 158
California
$104,459 · 760
Minnesota
$96,654 · 395
Massachusetts
$80,039 · 10
Florida
$60,000 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Research Scientistroles 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.

Within Illinois

Departments with this role

Largest Illinois departments for this role

Departments in Illinoisemploying the most people in this role. Each bar links to that department’s page for the role.