May 2025 OEWS estimate
Computer and Information Research Scientist Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $135,630, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$135,630
Mean annual salary
$143,490
Employment estimate
490
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $135,630 |
| Mean annual salary | $143,490 |
| 10th percentile | $49,190 |
| 25th percentile | $104,260 |
| 50th percentile | $135,630 |
| 75th percentile | $170,140 |
| 90th percentile | $243,360 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $135,630
- U.S. median
- $140,300
- Difference
- 3.3%
What the data shows
- Computer and Information Research Scientists in Chicago, IL earn 3.3% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $104,260–$170,140.
- BLS estimates employment at 490 workers in this metro area.