Researcher/engineer Salary in Chicago, IL.
Updated on: Dec 17, 2025
How much does a Researcher/engineer make in Chicago, IL?
The average Researcher/engineer in Chicago, IL makes $75,645,
23% above the national average Researcher/engineer salary of $61,582.
This pay is 2% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, El Paso, TX, and Minneapolis, MN.
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