Wages vary by employer and area of the country.
Full-time computer and information research scientists usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave. Some employers also offer a retirement plan.
Computer and information research scientists (SOC 15-1221)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $46.53 | $57.08 | $63.02 |
| Yearly | $96,798 | $118,725 | $131,092 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $43.50 | $54.01 | $54.01 |
| Yearly | $90,480 | $112,343 | $112,343 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $51.38 | $57.90 | $63.03 |
| Yearly | $106,874 | $120,447 | $131,098 | |
| St. Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $40.74 | $56.80 | $61.33 |
| Yearly | $84,734 | $118,149 | $127,567 | |
| United States | Hourly | $47.79 | $65.69 | $84.99 |
| Yearly | $99,410 | $136,620 | $176,790 | |