Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Illinois

Natural sciences managers in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $174,760 a year) and the least in Champaign ($115,080), across the 3 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the natural sciences managers average at $167,700 and the median at $159,670 for 2,810 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $180,250.

Natural Sciences Managers average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$174,760
Springfield$120,800
Champaign$115,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$174,760	$167,040	$126,770	$122,205	104
Springfield	$120,800	$122,390	$93,590	$87,974	93
Champaign	$115,080	$107,630	$87,330	$84,233	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Natural Sciences Managers salary in other states

Natural Sciences Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9121.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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