DOL Median (Chicago, IL)
$42,994
vs National
-16.7%
National: $51,626BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,581
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,994
-16.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,626
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Survey Researchers in Chicago, IL earns $42,994 in nominal terms, which is 16.7% below the national average of $51,626. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,581 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Chicago | $61,500 | 2 |
| Comscore Inc. | $60,584 | 13 |
| American Institutes for Research | $45,011 | 65 |
| Northwestern University | $38,032 | 3 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | $35,859 | 1 |
| VARSITYPLAZA LLC | $30,000 | 4 |
| Chinese American Service League | $23,400 | 5 |
| MARKET DATA CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
| Rise Gardens, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Survey Researchers make in Chicago, IL?
The median Survey Researchers salary in Chicago, IL is $42,994 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Chicago, IL a good place to work as a Survey Researchers?
A Survey Researchers in Chicago, IL earns 16.7% less than the national median of $51,626, or $46,581 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.