Data Scientist Salary in Illinois
Develops algorithms and models to extract insights from large datasets using statistical and ML methods.
State Average
$98,330
across 15 metros
vs National Avg
-4.3%
national: $102,724
Metros Covered
15
4 above national avg
Highest Metro
$132,371
Bloomington
All metro areas in Illinois
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15 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, ILIL | $91K | $112K | $132K | $153K | $132K |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INIL | $74K | $97K | $120K | $142K | $120K |
| Kankakee, ILIL | $74K | $96K | $119K | $141K | $119K |
| Peoria, ILIL | $67K | $85K | $103K | $121K | $103K |
| St. Louis, MO-ILIL | $58K | $78K | $98K | $119K | $99K |
| Springfield, ILIL | $65K | $82K | $98K | $115K | $99K |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan areaIL | $62K | $80K | $98K | $115K | $98K |
| Champaign-Urbana, ILIL | $69K | $82K | $96K | $110K | $96K |
| Decatur, ILIL | $65K | $80K | $95K | $110K | $95K |
| Rockford, ILIL | $60K | $77K | $94K | $110K | $94K |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan areaIL | $63K | $78K | $92K | $107K | $92K |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan areaIL | $62K | $75K | $88K | $101K | $88K |
| Paducah, KY-ILIL | $57K | $72K | $86K | $100K | $86K |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan areaIL | $56K | $71K | $85K | $100K | $85K |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-ILIL | $51K | $60K | $69K | $78K | $69K |
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