Polymer Scientist Salary in Gary, IN

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How much does a Polymer Scientist make in Gary, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Polymer Scientist in Gary, IN is $112,626. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,388 to $125,498, with most professionals earning between $93,067 and $137,218.

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Average Salary Range for Polymer Scientist in Gary, IN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
102388
125498
112626

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
104962
129473
116392
What is the average salary for Polymer Scientist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Polymer Scientist in Gary, IN. The base salary for Polymer Scientist ranges from $102,388 to $125,498 with the average base salary of $112,626. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,962 to $129,473 with the average total cash compensation of $116,392.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $112,626 $102,388 - $125,498
Bonus $3,766 $2,574 - $3,975
Total Pay $116,392 $104,962 - $129,473
* 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.

Polymer Scientist Salary Near Gary, IN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,443 - $125,566 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,994 - $132,370 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Tinley Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,780 - $128,430 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Chicago, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,117 - $132,521 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Orland Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,010 - $128,712 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,117 - $132,521 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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