How Much Do Data Science Jobs Pay in Chicago? (July 2026)
As of July 2026, the median data science salary in Chicago is $163,428 a year. Most roles pay between $113,268 and $234,330 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 23 live salaried listings across 14 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.
How pay has moved
Median base salary by the month each role was posted, across current live listings. A monthly snapshot builds a firmer long-run trend over time.
Highest-paying employers
Median advertised base among employers with at least two salaried listings in Chicago.
Methodology: data science listings in Chicago with a published salary, sourced daily from company career pages and ATS APIs. Ranges and single figures are converted to an annual US-dollar midpoint; hourly rates are annualised and out-of-band values dropped. Salary data is self-reported by employers and covers the roles that disclose pay — treat it as a directional guide, not a guarantee.