Data Scientists pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for data scientists is $51.75 an hour ($107,640 a year). About 7,940 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($106,560).
Pay range for data scientists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.01 | $70,740 |
| 25% of workers | $40.68 | $84,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.75 | $107,640 |
| 75% of workers | $66.45 | $138,210 |
| 90% of workers | $81.19 | $168,880 |
Data Scientists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $120,760 | 590 |
| Peoria | $120,000 | 340 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $107,640 | 7,940 |
| Rockford | $92,990 | 100 |
| Springfield | $92,000 | 100 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $91,760 | 140 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $86,500 |
| Actuaries | $113,730 |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | $82,230 |
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