Natural Sciences Managers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for natural sciences managers is $80.31 an hour ($167,040 a year). About 2,270 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($167,220). It is 5% higher than the Illinois median ($159,670).
Pay range for natural sciences managers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.83 | $87,010 |
| 25% of workers | $60.95 | $126,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $80.31 | $167,040 |
| 75% of workers | $103.85 | $216,000 |
| 90% of workers | $140.99 | $293,270 |
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $167,040 | 2,270 |
| Springfield | $122,390 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $107,630 | 160 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for natural sciences managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 9,200 openings a year (BLS)
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