Sr. Data Scientist Salary in Chicago, IL

11 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 Sr. Data Scientist in Chicago is $137,143 — 13% above the national median of $121,514.

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$137,143
Average
$82,285
Min Est.
$246,856
Max Est.
11
Filings

Top Employers for Sr. Data Scientist in Chicago

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Early Warning Services, LLC $112,158 2
PayPal, Inc. $141,414 2
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Sr. Data Scientist in Other Cities

New York, NY
$157,320
14 filings
Atlanta, GA
$142,348
12 filings
San Francisco, CA
$200,585
10 filings
Seattle, WA
$151,492
10 filings
Foster City, CA
$161,890
8 filings
Vienna, VA
$134,698
7 filings
Irving, TX
$126,468
6 filings
Ashburn, VA
$146,629
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.