Staff Scientist Salary in Chicago, IL

17 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 Staff Scientist in Chicago is $77,189 — 36% below the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$77,189
Average
$46,313
Min Est.
$138,939
Max Est.
17
Filings

Top Employers for Staff Scientist in Chicago

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
The University of Chicago $76,972 14
University of Chicago $73,010 2
Section 2

Staff Scientist in Other Cities

St. Louis, MO
$68,493
57 filings
St Louis, MO
$67,443
50 filings
Bethesda, MD
$128,887
43 filings
La Jolla, CA
$80,954
35 filings
Duarte, CA
$91,494
24 filings
Bronx, NY
$77,471
17 filings
Houston, TX
$75,213
14 filings
Rochester, NY
$60,681
11 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.