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Chemists average salary by city in Illinois
- Peoria$116,760
- Chicago$100,450
- Springfield$86,300
- Champaign$80,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $116,760 | $105,370 | $76,400 | $85,332 | 91 |
| Chicago | $100,450 | $90,920 | $72,950 | $74,665 | 104 |
| Springfield | $86,300 | $84,110 | $71,990 | $65,411 | 93 |
| Champaign | $80,050 | $67,310 | $56,500 | $61,324 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Chemists salary in other states
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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 19-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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