Researcher salary in Cook County, IL

The average salary for a researcher in Cook County, IL is $68,500 per year. Researcher salaries in Cook County, IL can vary between $29,500 to $195,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 216 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as researcher.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for researchers in Cook County, IL: University of Illinois ($62,500 a year), Northwestern University ($58,000 a year), and The University of Chicago ($57,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for researchers in Cook County, IL: Naperville, IL ($78,500 a year), Chicago, IL ($70,000 a year), and Champaign, IL ($61,500 a year).