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Research assistant salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Research Assistant make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$21.88
same
as national average
Average $21.88
Low $16.20
High $30.04

The average salary for a research assistant is $21.88 per hour in Chicago, IL. 59 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Research Assistant job openings in Chicago, IL

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Research Assistant in Microbia...
Loyola University Chicago4.1out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$50,000 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Research Assistant in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
S&P Global
 
$93,400per year
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Federal Reserve Bank
 
$75,000per year
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicag...
 
$65,913per year
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Adler University
 
$62,400per year
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Barnard College
 
$59,280per year
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTO...
 
$58,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Research Assistants near Chicago, IL

  1. Oak Brook, IL
    $24.39 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $21.88 per hour
  3. Lemont, IL
    $20.80 per hour
  4. North Chicago, IL
    $20.33 per hour
  5. Aurora, IL
    $19.47 per hour

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