What is the median salary for Data Scientist in Chicago?

The median salary for Data Scientist in Chicago is USD 130,000 - USD 175,000 per year.

How does the Data Scientist salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Data Scientist in United States is USD 95,000 - USD 180,000, while in Chicago it is USD 129,876 - USD 177,164.

Data Scientist Salary in United States

Data Scientist Salary in Chicago

Based on 440 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$129,876 - $177,164

Median salary

$130,000 - $175,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$75K

25th percentile$107K

Median$130K

75th percentile$153K

90th percentile$163K

50% of professionals earn between $107,000 - $152,500 USD

The median salary is $130,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

129,876 - 177,164

Median salary

130,000 - 175,000

440 job openings

United States

Average salary

95,000 - 180,000

Median salary

130,000 - 180,000

53,681 job openings

Other cities

New York3,238 job openings

San Francisco2,783 job openings

Phoenix2,097 job openings

Seattle1,087 job openings

San Jose894 job openings

Atlanta683 job openings

Boston672 job openings

Washington658 job openings

Mclean622 job openings

Charlotte444 job openings

San Antonio432 job openings

Tampa349 job openings

Colorado Springs347 job openings

Austin344 job openings

Los Angeles262 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Chicago, United States is USD 129,876 - USD 177,164 per year in 2026, based on 440 job listings.

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