Scientist Salary in Normal, IL

Change City

How much does a Scientist make in Normal, IL? The average Scientist salary in Normal, IL is $125,994 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $116,534 and $146,082. 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.

Search Scientist Jobs in Normal, IL

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

Salary range for a Scientist

$116,534 to $146,082

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust Scientist Salary:
Select State
Select City in IL
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Normal, Illinois

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

What is a Scientist?

A Scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern Scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term Scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833, to describe the noted polymath Mary Somerville. In modern times, many scientists have advanced degrees in an ...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 09/06/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Scientist.

Search Scientist Job Openings

Job Openings for Scientist in Normal, IL

Research Scientist III, Bioengineer

The Cell Company (CellCo) - Mundelein , IL

Research Scientist III, Bioengineer Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Job Type: Full-time Job Description: We are seeking a motivated Research Scientist to join our cross-functional team in San ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Data Scientist & Integrator - Top Secret Clearance

P3S Corporation - San Antonio , TX

A Data Scientist & Integrator is a multifaceted role that combines the skills of a data scientist with the expertise of an integration specialist. This position is pivotal in bridging the gap between ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - Today

Associate Scientist

Tekberry - Redwood City , CA

Associate Scientist Pay Rate or Salary Range: $58 - $68 /hr. DOE Benefits include health, dental, and vision (eligible on the 1st of the month following your start date). Employment Type: Contract ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago

Research Scientist (Vector Production, Molecular Biology)

Regel Therapeutics - Berkeley , CA

Research Scientist: Molecular Biology, Molecular Cloning, and AAV Vector Production Regel Therapeutics is a gene modulation therapy company focused on improving the life of patients suffering from ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - $2,655 per week

Tact Staff - New York , NY

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 06/10/2024 Duration: 13 weeks 37 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, evenings Employment Type: Travel Perks: Chemistry 4pm ...

Adzuna - 1 day ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Full-Time 8-Hour Night Shift

Memorial Hospital of Gardena - Gardena , CA

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing moderately complex and complex laboratory tests, as defined by CLIA, in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

What does a Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of a Scientist

Manage materials to support various needs and suppliers in setting up/renewing contracts as required, issuing new purchase orders routing for approval through management chain.

March 01, 2023

Collaborate with developers in an open, creative environment to ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables, while managing multiple priorities.

January 25, 2023

Develop, backtest, and refine calculation or algorithmic methods for aggregate/derivative metric creation or other processes related to new data product development or refinement of existing products.

February 25, 2023

Provide support and assistance to Section and Project Managers in research, technical writing and model/simulation functions, as requested, as well as provide recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

March 13, 2023

Participate in integrated drug discovery research activities by interacting with scientists of different disciplines.

May 03, 2023

Performs quality control, evaluates the data, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.

May 16, 2023

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Scientist Salary By Experience Levels in Normal, IL

How much should you be earning in Scientist in Normal, IL based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for Scientist in Normal, IL

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Scientist Salary By Level of Education in Normal, IL

Do you know how much should you be paid for a Scientist position in Normal, IL based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for Scientist in Normal, IL and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for Scientist in Normal, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

116534

146082

125994

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

119586

149999

131217

What is the average salary for Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scientist in Normal, IL. The base salary for Scientist ranges from $116,534 to $146,082 with the average base salary of $125,994. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $119,586 to $149,999 with the average total cash compensation of $131,217.

View Average Salary for Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$125,994	$116,534 - $146,082
Bonus	$5,223	$3,052 - $3,917
Total Pay	$131,217	$119,586 - $149,999

* 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.

Scientist Salary Near Normal, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Normal, IL
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,327 - $145,823	COMPARE TO Normal, IL
CITY, STATE Peoria, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,618 - $147,441	COMPARE TO Normal, IL
CITY, STATE Champaign, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,488 - $144,771	COMPARE TO Normal, IL
CITY, STATE Springfield, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,231 - $144,449	COMPARE TO Normal, IL
CITY, STATE Joliet, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,195 - $156,940	COMPARE TO Normal, IL
CITY, STATE Bolingbrook, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,664 - $157,528	COMPARE TO Normal, IL

See salaries for Scientist in locations close to Normal, IL. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

About Normal, Illinois

Normal is a town in McLean County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town's population was 52,497. Normal is the smaller of two principal municipalities of the Bloomington–Normal metropolitan area, and Illinois' seventh most populous community outside the Chicago metropolitan area. Normal's mayor is Chris Koos. The main campus of Illinois' oldest public university, Illinois State University, a fully accredited four-year institution, is in Normal, as is Heartland Community College, a fully accredited two-year institution. There is also a satellite campus of Lincoln College, w...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to Scientist in Normal, IL

See Additional Similar Jobs

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Soil Scientist	LOCATION Normal, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $59,922	MAXIMUM SALARY $92,681
JOB TITLE Associate Scientist, Scientist	LOCATION Normal, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $116,534	MAXIMUM SALARY $146,082
JOB TITLE Animal Scientist I	LOCATION Normal, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $47,861	MAXIMUM SALARY $60,207
JOB TITLE Plant Scientist	LOCATION Normal, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $58,901	MAXIMUM SALARY $88,101
JOB TITLE Biophysics Scientist	LOCATION Normal, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $64,101	MAXIMUM SALARY $81,501
JOB TITLE Weather Scientist	LOCATION Normal, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $81,000	MAXIMUM SALARY $130,200

The Scientist job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Normal, IL that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

116534

146082

About Normal, Illinois Normal is a town in McLean County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town's population was 52,497. Normal is the smaller of two pri....More

Normal, Illinois area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

Scientist Salary in popular cities: Chicago, Aurora, Rockford

Recently searched related titles: Laboratory Scientist, Associate Scientist II, Biomanufacturing Specialist

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role

Jobs with a similar salary range to Scientist : Med Lab Scientist, Immunoassay Scientist, Bioassay Scientist