Researcher salary in Illinois

The average salary for a researcher in Illinois is $66,500 per year. Researcher salaries in Illinois can vary between $28,000 to $203,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 319 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as researcher.

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

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