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Research Scientist/engineer Salary in Chicago, IL.

Updated on: Jan 21, 2026

How much does a Research Scientist/engineer make in Chicago, IL?

The average Research Scientist/engineer in Chicago, IL makes $137,568, 23% above the national average Research Scientist/engineer salary of $111,994. This pay is 3% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Long Beach, CA, and Portland, ME.

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Research Scientist/engineer Salary Average

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Education Level
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High School
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Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or Professional degree
Company Size
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1-10 employees
11-50 employees
51-200 employees
201-500 employees
501-1,000 employees
1,001-5,000 employees
5,001-10,000 employees
10,000+ employees
Company Stage
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1-3 Years
3-6 Years
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10+ Years
Money Raised
Any
Under 1M
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3M - 10M
10M - 30M
30M +
Public Company
Not Applicable
Gender
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Male
Female
Non Binary
Ethnicity
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Caucasian
Hispanic Or Latino
African American
Asian Or Pacific Islander
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