DOL Median (Illinois)
$60,382
vs National
-27.3%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,419
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,382
-27.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Illinois earns $60,382 in nominal terms, which is 27.3% below the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,419 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 |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION | $179,300 | 2 |
| American Bar Foundation | $72,037 | 2 |
| Italian American Chamber of Commerce | $51,126 | 4 |
| The Henry M. Paulson Jr. Institute | $50,000 | 2 |
| Northwestern University | $33,000 | 1 |
| ASSISTANT TREASURER | N/A | 1 |
| ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Illinois?
The median Political Scientists salary in Illinois is $60,382 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Illinois earns 27.3% less than the national median of $83,013, or $65,419 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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