Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Illinois
Natural Sciences Managers in Illinois earn a median of $159,670 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $159,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,810
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,210; the top 10% earn over $281,660. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Natural Sciences Managers pay in Illinois
How much do natural sciences managers make in Illinois?
The median is $159,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,210 and the top 10% earn over $281,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for natural sciences managers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 48 (−5% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.