DOL Median (Chicago, IL)
$89,690
vs National
-22%
National: $115,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$97,172
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$89,690
-22% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Data Scientists in Chicago, IL earns $89,690 in nominal terms, which is 22% below the national average of $115,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $97,172 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chicago, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| iManage LLC | $160,000 | 1 |
| Compass, Inc | $96,970 | 2 |
| Elevance Health | $96,519 | 1 |
| Early Warning Services, LLC | $85,050 | 1 |
| Mesirow Financial | $85,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Data Scientists make in Chicago, IL?
The median Data Scientists salary in Chicago, IL is $89,690 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Chicago, IL a good place to work as a Data Scientists?
A Data Scientists in Chicago, IL earns 22% less than the national median of $115,000, or $97,172 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.