How much does a Research Scientist I make in Aurora, IL? The average Research Scientist I salary in Aurora, IL is $115,275 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $104,791 and $128,443. 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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Job Description The Principal Research Scientist I is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted operations of testing facilities; overseeing inventory management and compliance with CDC requirements ...
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Principal Research Scientist I is responsible for leading, planning and executing R&D activities with an objective of developing novel biomaterials and drug delivery technologies to enable next ...
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Scientist I-III/Senior - Polymer Formulation & Materials Characterization About Thintronics More ... We offer an exciting start-up environment at the interface of R&D, machine learning-aided product ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Alturas Analytics, Inc - Moscow , ID
As a Scientist I , you'll be part of a team that fosters a culture of continuous learning ... Experience working in a CRO (Contract Research Organization) * Familiarity with GMP and GLP ...
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Capstan Therapeutics - San Diego , CA
The Opportunity The Scientist I, In Vitro Pharmacology will play a key role in the pre-clinical ... Collaborate with the Research department to help guide product candidate optimization and ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics - Kaneohe , HI
... Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory ... Clinical Laboratory Scientist I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following
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What is the average salary for Research Scientist I in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Scientist I in Aurora, IL. The base salary for Research Scientist I ranges from $104,791 to $128,443 with the average base salary of $115,275. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,432 to $132,513 with the average total cash compensation of $119,127.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $115,275 $104,791 - $128,443
Bonus $3,852 $2,641 - $4,071
Total Pay $119,127 $107,432 - $132,513
* 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 Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Naperville, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,744 - $127,159 COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,939 - $127,398 COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Bolingbrook, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,389 - $126,723 COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,772 - $128,419 COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Schaumburg, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,601 - $128,209 COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,975 - $127,442 COMPARE TO Aurora, IL
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