Research Scientist salaries in Chicago.
What Research Scientist roles in Chicago pay, from live listings on JobsRadar.
Compare with anotherMedian salary
$166,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$147.5k – $210k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
41.7%
5 of 12 roles
Live roles
12
open right now
Salary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying live roles
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
84.51°
|
$149,763 | 2 |
Jump Trading
|
$275,000 | 1 |
Zoomlogi
|
$210,000 | 1 |
Culture Amp
|
$147,500 | 1 |
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How much do Research Scientist roles in Chicago pay?
The median salary for Research Scientist roles in Chicago is $166,000 per year. Most pay falls between $147,500 (25th percentile) and $210,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $139,115 to $249,000.
These figures are computed live from 12 active Research Scientist roles in Chicago on JobsRadar, of which 5 (41.7%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Research Scientist roles in Chicago include Jump Trading, Zoomlogi, 84.51° and Culture Amp.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.