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Data Scientist
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Data Scientist Salary and Equity in Chicago 2024

How much does a Data Scientist expect to make at Chicago-based startups? The average expected salary for Data Scientists in Chicago-based startups is 119k per year, with a range from 60k to 160k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Data Scientists in Chicago startups varies depending on factors such as industry, experience, skills, and startup stage.

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Average Salary

4 years

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Chicago is $118,657, which is 21.0% higher than the average Chicago startup salary of$98,083. Data Scientist salaries in Chicago are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: years of experience, title, size of company, skill-set, and industry.

Top of market

$144,586/yr

Range $131k - $160k

Average

$118,657/yr

Range $82k - $137k

Below Average

$96,323/yr

Range $60k - $130k


Industries

The highest average salary a Data Scientist in Chicago can get in Healthcare, that is $137,000. This pay is 6.0% higher than the average Data Scientist salary in Chicago, which is $129,222. The highest-paying industries in 2023 are: Healthcare (avg $137,000 per year), Health and Wellness (avg $137,000 per year), Real Estate (avg $127,000 per year).

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a Data Scientist in Chicago can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $75,000. This pay is 23.5% lower than the average salary in Chicago startups, which is $98,083. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.