How much does a Bacteriologist make in Chicago, IL? The average Bacteriologist salary in Chicago, IL is $60,615 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $54,877 and $68,460. 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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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Bacteriologist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bacteriologist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Bacteriologist ranges from $54,877 to $68,460 with the average base salary of $60,615. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,701 to $70,025 with the average total cash compensation of $62,321.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $60,615 $54,877 - $68,460
Bonus $1,706 $824 - $1,565
Total Pay $62,321 $55,701 - $70,025
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,877 - $68,460 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,877 - $68,460 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,814 - $68,382 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,856 - $68,434 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,856 - $68,434 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,628 - $66,902 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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