Research Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

22 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 Research Specialist in Chicago is $61,895 — 49% below the national median of $121,514.

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$61,895
Average
$37,136
Min Est.
$111,410
Max Est.
22
Filings

Top Employers for Research Specialist in Chicago

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
University of Illinois Chicago $66,886 14
Northwestern University $55,369 4
The University of Chicago $53,219 2
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Research Specialist in Other Cities

New York, NY
$80,338
11 filings
Boston, MA
$77,655
9 filings
Atlanta, GA
$43,036
6 filings
Madison, WI
$50,822
6 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.