Researcher Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Researcher make in Chicago, IL? The average Researcher salary in Chicago, IL is $98,488 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $84,642 and $114,116. 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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Clinical Researcher - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation - MINNEAPOLIS , MN
We are looking for a *clinical researcher *to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and so
- 68 days ago
Clinical Researcher - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation - PHOENIX , AZ
We are looking for a *clinical researcher* to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and so
- 68 days ago
Clinical Researcher - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation - ST. LOUIS , MO
We are looking for a clinical researcher to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solv
- 177 days ago
Threat Researcher with Security Clearance
CACI - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND , MD
Threat Researcher Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Req
- Today
Vulnerability Researcher with Security Clearance
Nightwing - ANNAPOLIS , MD
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customer
- Today
Vulnerability Researcher with Security Clearance
Booz Allen Hamilton - ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION , MD
Job Number: R0213983 Vulnerability Researcher Key Role: Provide network security research to identify and exploit u nk nown vulnerabilities in code to support o
- Today

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