ILLINOISLCA DATA
Data Scientist H-1B Salary in Illinois 2026
Based on 2,146 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in Illinois (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $105K. See national Data Scientist data →
$105K
Median Wage
$87K
25th Pctile
$131K
75th Pctile
2,146
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Illinois
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 300 | 14.2% | ~8% |
| Level II | 859 | 40.5% | ~22% |
| Level III | 484 | 22.8% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 476 | 22.5% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Cities in Illinois
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 946 | $119K |
| Riverwoods | 484 | $103K |
| Schaumburg | 57 | $101K |
| Lake Forest | 46 | $120K |
| CHICAGO | 44 | $113K |
| Naperville | 42 | $116K |
| Arlington Heights | 30 | $95K |
| GURNEE | 29 | $88K |
| Champaign | 23 | $104K |
| Peoria | 23 | $102K |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Discover Products Inc. | 183 | $94K |
| Discover Products, Inc. | 110 | $106K |
| Discover Products Inc | 82 | $114K |
| DFS Corporate Services LLC | 59 | $95K |
| Discover Bank | 48 | $115K |
| Caremark LLC | 35 | $137K |
| The University of Chicago | 35 | $83K |
| MARVELOUS TECHNOLOGIES INC | 29 | $88K |
| DFS Services LLC | 27 | $104K |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 27 | $105K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend — Illinois
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 10 | $113K |
| FY2022 | 589 | $111K |
| FY2023 | 752 | $111K |
| FY2024 | 795 | $113K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Illinois. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.