DOL Median (Illinois)
$105,248
vs National
-11.4%
National: $118,805BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$114,028
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$105,248
-11.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$118,805
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Natural Sciences Managers in Illinois earns $105,248 in nominal terms, which is 11.4% below the national average of $118,805. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $114,028 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Planet Pharma | $239,200 | 7 |
| HOSPIRA, INC. | $232,188 | 2 |
| Takeda Vaccines Inc. | $223,000 | 2 |
| CSL Behring L.L.C. | $218,000 | 1 |
| Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. | $204,000 | 8 |
| GlaxoSmithKline LLC | $183,435 | 15 |
| PRINOVA US LLC | $165,000 | 2 |
| Astellas US LLC | $158,808 | 1 |
| UL Associates LLC | $156,539 | 1 |
| Baxter Healthcare Corp. | $142,200 | 11 |
| INC Research | $138,033 | 12 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $138,000 | 9 |
| Randstad Professionals US, LLC | $135,200 | 7 |
| Fermi Research Alliance, LLC | $132,766 | 9 |
| Discover Products Inc | $132,500 | 7 |
| NORC | $130,763 | 3 |
| THE HOWARD G. BUFFETT FOUNDATION | $130,000 | 2 |
| BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY | $130,000 | 1 |
| Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. | $130,000 | 4 |
| Integrated Resources Inc | $129,886 | 7 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Natural Sciences Managers
Spring, TX · $372,996Lawrenceville, NJ · $340,000New Haven, CT · $304,050Hauppauge, NE · $290,000Richland, WA · $287,082Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Cardiologists · $300,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $230,000Physicians, All Other · $230,000Orthodontists · $216,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Natural Sciences Managers make in Illinois?
The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Illinois is $105,248 based on 101 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Natural Sciences Managers?
A Natural Sciences Managers in Illinois earns 11.4% less than the national median of $118,805, or $114,028 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.