Principal Data Scientist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Principal Data Scientist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Principal Data Scientist make in Chicago, IL? The average Principal Data Scientist salary in Chicago, IL is $187,744 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $168,016 and $204,724. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $150,055 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $168,016 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $187,744 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $204,724 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $220,183 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
25% $168,016 10% $150,055 90% $220,183 75% $204,724 $187,744 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  • Capital One - Chicago, IL
    Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, Virginia. Principal Associate, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Engineer. Capital One is hiring a technical C...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Capital One - Chicago, IL
    Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia. Senior Data Engineer - Principal Associate. Do you love building and pioneering in the techno...
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  • Capital One - Chicago, IL
    77 West Wacker Dr (35012), United States of America, Chicago, Illinois. Senior Data Engineer - Principal Associate (Spark, Scala). Do you love building and...
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  • WALGREENS - DEERFIELD, IL
    Job Summary. Applies advanced data analysis tools and techniques to provide insights and actionable recommendations for the business. Utilizes complex stat...
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  • WALGREENS - DEERFIELD, IL
    Job Summary. Applies advanced data analysis tools and techniques to provide insights and actionable recommendations for the business. Utilizes complex stat...
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  1. Down a level:

    Data Scientist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

  2. This Job:

    Principal Data Scientist

    10 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

  3. Up a level:

    Data Science Manager

    5 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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204724
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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234507
208304
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Data Scientist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Principal Data Scientist ranges from $168,016 to $204,724 with the average base salary of $187,744. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $187,520 to $234,507 with the average total cash compensation of $208,304.
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