Postdoctoral Scholar Salary in Chicago, IL

125 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 Postdoctoral Scholar in Chicago is $78,682 — 35% below the national median of $121,514.

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$78,682
Average
$47,209
Min Est.
$141,627
Max Est.
125
Filings

Top Employers for Postdoctoral Scholar in Chicago

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
The University of Chicago $67,471 63
Northwestern University $105,730 36
University of Chicago $68,397 26
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Postdoctoral Scholar in Other Cities

San Francisco, CA
$76,998
118 filings
Los Angeles, CA
$75,922
52 filings
Evanston, IL
$65,418
43 filings
Seattle, WA
$76,745
43 filings
Davis, CA
$75,581
34 filings
Santa Barbara, CA
$75,197
33 filings
University Park, PA
$64,195
29 filings
Portland, OR
$71,537
27 filings

Other Roles in Chicago

Software Engineer ($120,440) Software Developer ($113,124) Manager ($161,673) Senior Software Engineer ($143,539) Consultant ($151,286) Data Engineer ($111,897) Senior Associate ($138,206) Assistant Professor ($134,130)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.