Research Chemist Salary in Rockford, Illinois

Research Chemist Salary in Rockford, IL

How much does a Research Chemist make in Rockford, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Rockford, IL is $96,017. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,288 to $106,274, with most professionals earning between $75,520 and $115,612.

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10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $75,520 Rockford,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $85,288 Rockford,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $96,017 Rockford,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $106,274 Rockford,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $115,612 Rockford,IL April 01, 2025
25% $85,288 10% $75,520 90% $115,612 75% $106,274 $96,017 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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106274
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Chemist in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $85,288 to $106,274 with the average base salary of $96,017. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,288 to $106,274 with the average total cash compensation of $96,017.
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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

Rockford, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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