Staff Scientist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Staff Scientist make in Chicago, IL? The average Staff Scientist salary in Chicago, IL is $115,628 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $105,116 and $128,842. 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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Sr. Staff Scientist
Enevate Corporation - Irvine , CA
Senior Staff Scientist - Polymer The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to initiating, planning, conducting, and directing research and development projects to develop ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Senior Staff Scientist
Net2Source Inc. - San Diego , CA
Staff Scientist II Job Location: San Diego CA 92130 (Hybrid or can be remote) Duration of Contract: 12 Months (possible extension) Work days: 5 days Work hours: 40 hrs (can be 30 hrs) Job Description
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Staff Scientist - Radiological Incident Response
Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Staff Scientist - Radiological Incident Response to work in our Emergency Response and Readiness department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our ...
Energy Central - 16 days ago
Staff Scientist
Tribal Legal Department - Pablo , MT
Staff Scientist (Contract Position) Tribal Legal Department The successful applicant must have a Master's degree and five (5) years' experience working in the field. Knowledge of word processing ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 27 days ago
Senior/Staff Scientist, Spatial Omics Assay Development
Curio Bioscience - Palo Alto , CA
Salary: 110,000 - 165,000 We are looking for a motivated and creative Senior Scientist to join our R&D team. You will work within a highly dynamic group to develop new products based on the Curio ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago
Senior Software Developer in Test (Robotics)
Staffing Science - Palo Alto , CA
Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent. * Strong hardware/software/cloud knowledge. * Analytical mind with excellent debugging skills. * Work in a fast-paced environment. * Advocate for best ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Staff Scientist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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105116
128842
115628

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
107764
132923
119500
What is the average salary for Staff Scientist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Scientist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Staff Scientist ranges from $105,116 to $128,842 with the average base salary of $115,628. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,764 to $132,923 with the average total cash compensation of $119,500.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $115,628 $105,116 - $128,842
Bonus $3,872 $2,649 - $4,081
Total Pay $119,500 $107,764 - $132,923
* 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.

Staff Scientist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,707 - $129,567 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,707 - $129,567 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,587 - $129,420 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,667 - $129,518 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,667 - $129,518 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,301 - $126,618 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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