Clinical Investigator Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Clinical Investigator make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Clinical Investigator in Chicago, IL is $95,084. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $87,949 to $104,210, with most professionals earning between $81,453 and $112,518.

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What is a Clinical Investigator?

A Clinical Investigator involved in a clinical trial is responsible for ensuring that an investigation is conducted according to the signed investigator statement, the investigational plan, and applicable regulations; for protecting the rights, safety, and welfare of subjects under the investigator's care; and for the control of drugs under investigation. The Clinical Investigator must also meet requirements set forth by the FDA, EMA or other regulatory body. The qualifications must be outlined in a current resume and readily available for auditors....

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Common responsibilities of a Clinical Investigator

Contributes to developing strategic plans for business development and company growth.

January 16, 2023

Attend Investigator meetings, clinical research training conferences and participate in community outreach activities.

January 18, 2023

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

January 29, 2023

Assist with patient recruitment to meet or exceed enrollment goals, and ensure patient recruitment, screening and enrollment activities are conducted according to the study protocol and GCP.

February 01, 2023

Maintains appropriate trackers, generates routine and ad-hoc reports and provides project management support to ensure timely protocol development and activation and portfolio management.

February 22, 2023

Provides clinical research expertise by participating in the design and implementation of research projects as needed by the department or institution.

March 10, 2023

Demonstrated team orientation aptitude, flexibility and desire for constant improvement.

March 29, 2023

Require candidates with a proven ability to develop experimental cancer therapies and conduct innovative, investigator-initiated early-phase clinical trials.

April 07, 2023

Prepares and coordinates field assignments and organizes investigative plans to obtain relevant evidence and information.

April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Clinical Investigator in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

87949

104210

95084

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

91968

109743

100382

What is the average salary for Clinical Investigator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Investigator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Clinical Investigator ranges from $87,949 to $104,210 with the average base salary of $95,084. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,968 to $109,743 with the average total cash compensation of $100,382.

View Average Salary for Clinical Investigator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$95,084	$87,949 - $104,210
Bonus	$5,298	$4,019 - $5,534
Total Pay	$100,382	$91,968 - $109,743

* 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.

Clinical Investigator Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,949 - $104,210	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,949 - $104,210	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,847 - $104,089	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,915 - $104,169	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,915 - $104,169	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,111 - $102,031	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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