Data Scientists Salary in Illinois
Data Scientists in Illinois earn a median of $106,560 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 10,520
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,810; the top 10% earn over $168,880. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Bioinformatics Technicians$81,090 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Data Warehousing Specialists$142,500 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Data Scientists pay in Illinois
How much do data scientists make in Illinois?
The median is $106,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,810 and the top 10% earn over $168,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 49 (−11% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.