Wages vary by employer and area of the country. Wages also vary by the scientist's level of education and experience.
Benefits also vary by employer. Most full-time food scientists receive benefits. These include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Food scientists and technologists (SOC 19-1012)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
||
| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $33.54 | $39.53 | $61.36 |
| Yearly | $69,756 | $82,205 | $127,637 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $35.77 | $48.40 | $62.32 |
| Yearly | $74,403 | $100,677 | $129,633 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $38.69 | $49.05 | $62.34 |
| Yearly | $80,487 | $102,019 | $129,666 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $31.61 | $49.73 | $64.46 |
| Yearly | $65,749 | $103,419 | $134,071 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $43.34 | $56.92 | $88.93 |
| Yearly | $90,142 | $118,385 | $184,985 | |
| United States | Hourly | $31.37 | $41.02 | $53.70 |
| Yearly | $65,240 | $85,310 | $111,700 | |