Clinical Investigator Salary in Springfield, IL

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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Clinical Investigator in Springfield, IL is $89,212. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,517 to $97,775, with most professionals earning between $76,422 and $105,572.

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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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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 Springfield, IL

Average Base Salary

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82517

97775

89212

Average Total Cash Compensation

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86289

102974

94184

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 Springfield, IL. The base salary for Clinical Investigator ranges from $82,517 to $97,775 with the average base salary of $89,212. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,289 to $102,974 with the average total cash compensation of $94,184.

View Average Salary for Clinical Investigator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$89,212	$82,517 - $97,775
Bonus	$4,972	$3,772 - $5,199
Total Pay	$94,184	$86,289 - $102,974

* 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 Springfield, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Normal, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,493 - $96,562	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,266 - $96,293	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Peoria, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,168 - $97,362	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Champaign, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,680 - $95,599	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,623 - $99,086	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Saint Louis, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,759 - $99,247	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL

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About Springfield, Illinois

Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. Census makes it the state's sixth most populous city. It is the largest city in central Illinois. As of 2013, the city's population was estimated to have increased to 117,006, with just over 211,700 residents living in the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Sangamon County and the adjacent Menard County. Present-day Springfield was settled by European Americans in the late 1810s, around the time Illinois became a state. The...

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