Data Scientist Salary in Illinois
Based on 7K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$113,490
$54.563/hr
vs National Average
$105,473
+7.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $172K
7K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Data Scientist in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,420 |
| 25th percentile | $82,010 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $113,490 |
| 75th percentile | $147,130 |
| 90th percentile | $172,220 |
Historical Salary Trend — Data Scientist in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $103,730 |
| 2023 | $108,580 |
| 2024 | $113,490 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $103,730 | $98,212 |
| 2023 | $108,580 | $104,916 |
| 2024 | $113,490 | $105,473 |