Political Scientists Salary in Illinois

Ranked #11 of 13 · IL

26.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $104,460 ≈ $50/hr
Median annual salary $103,780
Employment 110

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $71,990P25 $85,570 Median $103,780P75 $117,590P90 $127,190

About 80% of political scientistss in Illinois earn between $71,990 and $127,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$104,460
U.S. average
$142,510

The mean political scientists salary in Illinois is $104,460, about 26.7% below the U.S. average ($142,510). That works out to roughly $50/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $103,780 $105,230 90

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