As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Biologist in Illinois is $57,806. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,389 to a high of $72,017, with most professionals earning between $52,353 and $65,245.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $47,389 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $52,353 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $57,806 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $65,245 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $72,017 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
A biologist is a scientist who has specialized knowledge in the field of biology, the scientific study of life. Biologists involved in fundamental research attempt to explore and further explain the underlying mechanisms that govern the functioning of living matter. Biologists involved in applied research attempt to develop or improve more specific processes and understanding, in fields such as medicine and industry. Biologists are interested in understanding the underlying mechanisms that govern the functioning of living matter as well as the complex properties that emerge from the biophysic...
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Cicero, IL | Avg. Salary $58,606 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Mount Prospect, IL | Avg. Salary $58,402 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Abingdon, IL | Avg. Salary $53,309 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adair, IL | Avg. Salary $53,604 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Addieville, IL | Avg. Salary $54,341 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Addison, IL | Avg. Salary $58,402 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Akin, IL | Avg. Salary $53,377 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albany, IL | Avg. Salary $52,963 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albers, IL | Avg. Salary $54,341 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albion, IL | Avg. Salary $51,727 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About Illinois Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross dome....More
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