Statisticians pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $175,270 or more. The middle half of statisticians in Chicago earn between $99,050 and $143,830.
- $86K10th
- $99K25th
- $122KMedian
- $144K75th
- $175K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,190 | $10,349 | $59.71 |
| Median | $122,180 | $10,182 | $58.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,050 | $8,254 | $47.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $143,830 | $11,986 | $69.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Statisticians pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Statisticians in Chicago earn 3% more than the Illinois average ($120,170) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($115,700). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $105,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $124,190 | $122,180 | $85,800 | $175,270 | 380 |
| Illinois | $120,170 | $119,760 | $80,530 | $167,740 | 480 |
| United States | $115,700 | $105,650 | $64,000 | $174,050 | 29,030 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Statisticians salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $124,190, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $90,144 a year, or $7,512 a month and $3,467 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $92,454 | $7,705 |
| Working in IL | $90,144 | $7,512 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for statisticians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $124,190 buys what about $119,880 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Statisticians salary in nearby metro areas
- Milwaukee, WI$102,680
- Madison, WI$113,050
- Grand Rapids, MI$95,620
- Indianapolis, IN$99,940
- Lansing, MI$104,550
- Ann Arbor, MI$113,860
Highest-paying cities for statisticians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,700).
- San Jose, CA$182,700
- Raleigh, NC$149,420
- New York, NY$145,760
- Boulder, CO$140,220
- Washington, DC$137,900
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Statisticians salary in Chicago: questions
How much do statisticians make an hour in Chicago?
$59.71 an hour on average, and $58.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level statisticians salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the statisticians take-home pay in Chicago?
About $90,144 a year ($7,512 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,190.
Do statisticians earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($115,700).
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 15-2041; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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