Illinois

Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$142,950
-7.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$68.72
 
10th Percentile
$49,190
Entry level
90th Percentile
$243,360
Senior level
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Salary Range

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Illinois earn between $49,190 and $243,360, with a mean of $142,950. The national average for this role is $154,602.

$142,950 mean
10th Percentile$49,19090th Percentile$243,360

How Illinois Compares

LocationMean Salary
Illinois$142,950
National Average$154,602
Oregon$215,420
New York$203,370
Washington$194,360
New Mexico$173,530
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Illinois. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.