Data Scientists pay in Illinois
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Data Scientists in Illinois is $106,250, based on 12,280 workers. Among the 14 states with published data, that ranks number 12. The BLS national median for the occupation is $120,230, so Illinois averages 11.6% below it.
Published data for Illinois currently covers the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area, with a local median wage of $107,640.
Cost of living for Data Scientists in Illinois
We compare 9 Illinois counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. DeKalb County, IL leaves the largest yearly margin, $58,212. Kendall County, IL leaves the smallest, $50,592. The median wage covers all four basics in 9 of the 9 counties.
Data Scientists in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Data Scientists are Washington ($157,027), California ($148,018), District of Columbia ($132,200) and West Virginia ($130,731).
Frequently asked questions: Data Scientists in Illinois
How much do Data Scientists earn in Illinois?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $106,250.
Which Illinois county is best for Data Scientists?
DeKalb County, IL leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($58,212). Grundy County, IL follows at $57,276.