Research Specialist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Research Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Research Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Specialist in Chicago, IL is $84,031. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $70,547 to a high of $98,608, with most professionals earning between $76,973 and $91,661.

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10th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $70,547 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $76,973 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $84,031 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $91,661 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $98,608 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $76,973 10% $70,547 90% $98,608 75% $91,661 $84,031 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Operations Research Analyst III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Specialist

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Operations Research Analyst V

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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91661
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Research Specialist ranges from $76,973 to $91,661 with the average base salary of $84,031. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,973 to $91,661 with the average total cash compensation of $84,031.

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