How much does a survey researcher make in Illinois?
$54,080a year
Median yearly pay for survey researchers in Illinois. That is $26.00 an hour or $4,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.00
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,750Median: $54,080Highest 10%: $135,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,750 | $20.55 | |
| 25th | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| Median | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| 75th | $104,400 | $50.20 | |
| 90th | $135,700 | $65.25 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $54,080 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for survey researchers.
| 25. Kansas | $57,700 |
| 26. Ohio | $57,630 |
| 27. Oklahoma | $57,200 |
| 28. Illinois | $54,080 |
| 29. Georgia | $51,590 |
| 30. Maine | $47,330 |
| 31. Texas | $47,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $26.00 ($54,080 a year).
Do survey researchers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $54,080 against $69,460 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Illinois rank for survey researcher pay?
Illinois ranks 28 of 31 states.
Which city in Illinois pays survey researchers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $54,080 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.