Research Associate salary in Illinois

The average salary for a research associate in Illinois is $47,500 per year. Research associate salaries in Illinois can vary between $21,000 to $92,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 259 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research associate.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for research associates in Illinois: Fermi Research Alliance ($62,000 a year), Northwestern University ($53,500 a year), and The University of Chicago ($44,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for research associates in Illinois: Chicago, IL ($47,000 a year), Champaign, IL ($42,500 a year), and Urbana, IL ($41,000 a year).