Research Study Assistant Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Research Study Assistant make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Study Assistant in Chicago, IL is $70,691. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,331 to a high of $87,849, with most professionals earning between $62,128 and $79,672.

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Manages inventory of supplies, and maintains adequate stocks - ordering supplies and equipment in anticipation of need for experiments in the immediate future.

December 11, 2022

Prepares the charts for the participant visits, sets up and cleans the exam rooms before and after the visits, enters data as needed, performs data and equipment quality control checks, etc.

January 19, 2023

Demonstrates respect toward and cooperation with the supervising instructor.

February 14, 2023

Assist lab manager with administrative tasks, workflow planning, data entry, materials and equipment supplies preparation and purchases, vehicle maintenance, curating samples.

February 25, 2023

Participate in experiments on invasive species as directed by the lab manager and researchers.

March 09, 2023

Performs routine clerical duties as instructed, if essential to the research activities of the supervisor or project to which the research assistant is assigned.

March 14, 2023

Screen potential participants to verify study enrollment eligibility criteria and enroll participants in accordance with study protocols under the supervision of the facilitators and assessment core manager.

April 06, 2023

Reviews monthly invoices from the contracted dictation service for accuracy and works with the service to resolve discrepancies.

April 13, 2023

Maintains scientific equipment which includes maintaining contact with service representative concerning equipment maintenance and sales representatives concerning ordering equipment and supplies.

April 22, 2023

Assists in investigating incomplete, inaccurate or missing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Study Assistant in Chicago, IL

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62128

79672

70691

Average Total Cash Compensation

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70936

What is the average salary for Research Study Assistant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Study Assistant in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Research Study Assistant ranges from $62,128 to $79,672 with the average base salary of $70,691. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,323 to $80,002 with the average total cash compensation of $70,936.

View Average Salary for Research Study Assistant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,691	$62,128 - $79,672
Bonus	$245	$195 - $330
Total Pay	$70,936	$62,323 - $80,002

* 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.

Research Study Assistant Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,128 - $79,672	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,128 - $79,672	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,056 - $79,580	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,104 - $79,641	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,104 - $79,641	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,829 - $78,007	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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