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Clinical research associate salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Clinical Research Associate make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$113,381
13%
above national average
Average $113,381
Low $81,168
High $158,378

The average salary for a clinical research associate is $113,381 per year in Chicago, IL. 66 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Clinical Research Associate job openings in Chicago, IL

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Clinical Research Associate II
ICON plc3.4out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$91,336 - $114,170 a year
Full-time
2 months ago

Highest paying companies for Clinical Research Associate in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
University of Illinois at Chic...
 
$200,000per year
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SpecialtyCare
 
$151,200per year
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Aptude, Inc
 
$145,600per year
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Smith Hanley Associates, LLC
 
$125,000per year
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Zachary Piper Solutions
 
$123,214per year
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Precision for Medicine
 
$120,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Clinical Research Associates near Chicago, IL

  1. Orland Park, IL
    $119,659 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $113,381 per year
  3. Springfield, IL
    $86,976 per year
  4. Des Plaines, IL
    $75,987 per year

Where can a Clinical Research Associate earn more?

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Senior Clinical Research Associate

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