Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for computer and information research scientists is $65.64 an hour ($136,540 a year). About 630 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($140,300). Illinois ranks 11th of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer and information research scientists in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.65 | $49,190 |
| 25% of workers | $50.16 | $104,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.64 | $136,540 |
| 75% of workers | $81.92 | $170,390 |
| 90% of workers | $117.00 | $243,360 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $135,630 | 490 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $94,700 | 50 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer and information research scientists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $132,110 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $59,860 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $101,570 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $99,360 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $100,080 |
| Computer Network Architects | $132,790 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $68,530 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $104,910 |
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