As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Illinois is $112,673. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $100,578 to $125,704, with most professionals earning between $89,565 and $137,568.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary | $89,565 | IL | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary | $100,578 | IL | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary | $112,673 | IL | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary | $125,704 | IL | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary | $137,568 | IL | March 01, 2025 |
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Cicero, IL | Avg. Salary $115,537 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Mount Prospect, IL | Avg. Salary $115,096 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Abingdon, IL | Avg. Salary $104,303 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Adair, IL | Avg. Salary $105,294 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Addieville, IL | Avg. Salary $106,946 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Addison, IL | Avg. Salary $115,096 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Akin, IL | Avg. Salary $103,752 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Albany, IL | Avg. Salary $102,871 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Albers, IL | Avg. Salary $106,946 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Albion, IL | Avg. Salary $101,329 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
4 - 7 years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
7 + years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
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