How much does a mathematician make in Chicago?
$131,000a year
Median yearly pay for mathematicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $62.97 an hour or $10,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.97
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 8
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,190Median: $131,000Highest 10%: $170,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,190 | $23.65 | |
| 25th | $109,700 | $52.72 | |
| Median | $131,000 | $62.97 | |
| 75th | $131,000 | $62.97 | |
| 90th | $170,000 | $81.74 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for mathematicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $147,500 |
| Computer Network Architect | $143,800 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $135,600 |
| Software Developer | $134,400 |
| Information Security Analyst | $125,300 |
| Statistician | $122,200 |
| Actuary | $113,700 |
| Database Administrator | $109,700 |
| Data Scientist | $107,600 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $105,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mathematician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $62.97 ($131,000 a year).
Do mathematicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $131,000 against $126,700 nationally, 3% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $131,000, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for mathematician pay?
4 of 8 metro areas with data.
How much does a mathematician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,000 or more.
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.