How much does a Scientist make in Schaumburg, IL? The average Scientist salary in Schaumburg, IL is $137,505 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $127,177 and $159,438. 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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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 ...

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Job Openings for Scientist in Schaumburg, IL
Irvine Technology Corporation - San Antonio , TX
The Data Scientist will be responsible for driving insights from the vast amounts of patient and environmental data available within our data warehouse. * Experience with machine learning and ...
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TalentCraft - Chicago , IL
Associate Scientist: We are a working with a growing biotech company seeing Associate Scientists to add to their team. In this role, you will be helping them to make potentially life-changing ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
Maxonic - San Francisco , CA
12 to 18 months contract The People Data Scientist will be responsible for uncovering patterns, trends, and correlations within HR data to enable evidence-based decision-making, enhance workforce ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Planet Pharma - South San Francisco , CA
The automation scientist in DMPK at South San Francisco will be responsible for driving the implementation of automated workflows to support pre-clinical studies. The Scientist will work ...
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Intellectt Inc - North Chicago , IL
Associate Scientist I Location : Abbott Park, IL - 60064-3500 Duration : 12 Months Job Description: * Support Reagent manufacturing. * Conduct investigations on internal nonconformances and customer ...
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Fusion Medical Staffing-Laboratory - Vallejo , CA
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 10/14/2024 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Travel Facility Details Facility
Adzuna - 1 day ago
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Schaumburg, IL. The base salary for Scientist ranges from $127,177 to $159,438 with the average base salary of $137,505. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $130,510 to $163,704 with the average total cash compensation of $143,209.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $137,505 $127,177 - $159,438
Bonus $5,705 $3,332 - $4,267
Total Pay $143,209 $130,510 - $163,704
* 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 Schaumburg, IL
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CITY, STATE Des Plaines, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,905 - $161,604 COMPARE TO Schaumburg, IL
CITY, STATE Palatine, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,451 - $158,527 COMPARE TO Schaumburg, IL
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,807 - $161,481 COMPARE TO Schaumburg, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,132 - $160,634 COMPARE TO Schaumburg, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,112 - $159,356 COMPARE TO Schaumburg, IL
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About Schaumburg, Illinois    Schaumburg /ˈʃɔːmbɜːrɡ/ is a village in Cook County and DuPage County in northeastern Illinois, United States. It is a northwestern suburb of Chicago ....More

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