Lead Data Scientist Salary in Chicago, IL

5 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Lead Data Scientist in Chicago is $155,536 — 28% above the national median of $121,514.

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$155,536
Average
$93,321
Min Est.
$279,965
Max Est.
5
Filings
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Lead Data Scientist in Other Cities

New York, NY
$192,631
24 filings
Boston, MA
$175,239
15 filings
San Francisco, CA
$202,394
10 filings
Atlanta, GA
$168,151
9 filings
Charlotte, NC
$147,818
5 filings
Hartford, CT
$178,361
5 filings
Minneapolis, MN
$146,454
5 filings

Other Roles in Chicago

Software Engineer ($120,440) Software Developer ($113,124) Manager ($161,673) Senior Software Engineer ($143,539) Postdoctoral Scholar ($78,681) Consultant ($151,286) Data Engineer ($111,897) Senior Associate ($138,206)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.