Virologist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Virologist in Chicago, IL is $98,922. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Virologist in Chicago, IL can go up to $119,899 and the lowest down to $78,396, but most earn between $88,178 and $109,902. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Virologist in the United States.

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Communicates the significance of recent scientific developments to peer group.

November 19, 2022

Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, research design and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies.

January 16, 2023

Design and organize scientific studies including experimental requirements, resource and equipment needs, and required information, for assigned studies.

February 18, 2023

Assist research and business area management to create technical strategies for the business segment, and to create a pipeline of ideas for product development.

March 09, 2023

Participate in grant solicitation and writing.

April 13, 2023

Develop portions of articles for publication in scientific journals including peer reviewed journals.

April 22, 2023

Prepare procedure manuals and protocols and keep records of relevant materials for each study.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Virologist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

88178

109902

98922

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

88286

110074

99052

What is the average salary for Virologist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Virologist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Virologist ranges from $88,178 to $109,902 with the average base salary of $98,922. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,286 to $110,074 with the average total cash compensation of $99,052.

View Average Salary for Virologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$98,922	$88,178 - $109,902
Bonus	$130	$108 - $172
Total Pay	$99,052	$88,286 - $110,074

* 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.

Virologist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,674 - $110,520	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,674 - $110,520	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,573 - $110,394	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,640 - $110,478	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,640 - $110,478	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,656 - $108,005	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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