Political Scientists in Illinois

Local pay for political scientists in Illinois, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-3094

$103,780

median pay, Illinois

110

employed in Illinois

-27.0%

vs U.S. median

-3.1%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What political scientists earn in Illinois

Illinois · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of political scientists in Illinois earn between $85,570 and $117,590 a year; the U.S. median is $142,080.

$71,990

P10

$85,570

P25

$103,780

MEDIAN

$117,590

P75

$127,190

P90

Pay by metro in Illinois

$103,780

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