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 | $51.56 | $67.48 | $84.21 |
| Yearly | $107,261 | $140,362 | $175,160 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $34.33 | $46.80 | $71.59 |
| Yearly | $71,415 | $97,353 | $148,898 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $39.77 | $51.65 | $83.72 |
| Yearly | $82,735 | $107,425 | $174,130 | |
| St Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $53.40 | $67.64 | $73.45 |
| Yearly | $111,081 | $140,695 | $152,776 | |
| United States | Hourly | $49.79 | $67.45 | $90.72 |
| Yearly | $103,570 | $140,300 | $188,700 | |