What is the median salary for R in Chicago?

The median salary for R in Chicago is USD 102,500 - USD 145,000 per year.

How does the R salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for R in United States is USD 13,000 - USD 14,986, while in Chicago it is USD 103,378 - USD 158,888.

R Salary in United States

R Salary in Chicago

Based on 369 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$103,378 - $158,888

Median salary

$102,500 - $145,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$61K

25th percentile$70K

Median$103K

75th percentile$129K

90th percentile$147K

50% of professionals earn between $70,013 - $128,576 USD

The median salary is $102,500

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

103,378 - 158,888

Median salary

102,500 - 145,000

369 job openings

United States

Average salary

13,000 - 14,986

Median salary

13,000 - 14,986

113,310 job openings

Other cities

New York2,738 job openings

San Francisco1,650 job openings

Los Angeles1,604 job openings

Boston1,525 job openings

Houston1,225 job openings

Austin1,010 job openings

Atlanta918 job openings

San Diego688 job openings

Washington685 job openings

Seattle647 job openings

Charlotte609 job openings

Charleston500 job openings

San Jose500 job openings

Dallas481 job openings

Cambridge445 job openings

Albuquerque406 job openings

Denver403 job openings

Phoenix392 job openings

Irvine384 job openings

369 job openings in Chicago

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The average salary for a R in Chicago, United States is USD 103,378 - USD 158,888 per year in 2026, based on 369 job listings.

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