Forensic Toxicologist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Forensic Toxicologist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic Toxicologist in Chicago, IL is $86,687. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,799 to $94,984, with most professionals earning between $73,528 and $102,538.

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Forensic Toxicologist

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What does a Forensic Toxicologist do?

Common responsibilities of a Forensic Toxicologist

Follow instructions given on the screen.

October 31, 2022

Utilize state of the art equipment (chromatography, mass spectrometry, immunoassay, etc.

January 02, 2023

Requires close mental attention and concentration for long periods when conducting various tests and the technical skill and ability to make accurate observations and determinations and prepare related reports of findings.

February 14, 2023

Evaluate and report forensic toxicology data & sample results from law enforcement and medical examiner case work.

April 24, 2023

Provide testimony in court regarding work performed in the laboratory.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Forensic Toxicologist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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79799

94984

86687

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

82380

98928

89699

What is the average salary for Forensic Toxicologist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Toxicologist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Forensic Toxicologist ranges from $79,799 to $94,984 with the average base salary of $86,687. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,380 to $98,928 with the average total cash compensation of $89,699.

View Average Salary for Forensic Toxicologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$86,687	$79,799 - $94,984
Bonus	$3,012	$2,580 - $3,944
Total Pay	$89,699	$82,380 - $98,928

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Forensic Toxicologist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,799 - $94,984	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,799 - $94,984	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,707 - $94,874	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,768 - $94,947	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,768 - $94,947	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,131 - $92,999	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

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