How much does a data scientist make in Illinois?
$106,600a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Illinois. That is $51.23 an hour or $8,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.23
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 10,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,810Median: $106,600Highest 10%: $168,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,810 | $33.08 | |
| 25th | $84,610 | $40.68 | |
| Median | $106,600 | $51.23 | |
| 75th | $137,300 | $66.00 | |
| 90th | $168,900 | $81.19 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $120,800 |
| Peoria, IL | $120,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $107,600 |
| Davenport, IA | $106,300 |
| St. Louis, MO | $99,600 |
| Rockford, IL | $92,990 |
| Springfield, IL | $92,000 |
| Champaign, IL | $91,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 19. Arizona | $107,200 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $106,900 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $106,700 |
| 22. Illinois | $106,600 |
| 23. Georgia | $104,300 |
| 24. Alabama | $103,100 |
| 25. Ohio | $102,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $51.23 ($106,600 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $106,600 against $120,200 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Illinois rank for data scientist pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays data scientists the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $120,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.