Market Research salary in Chicago
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 11, 2026
Market Research pay in Chicago is measured from 12 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 7 postings put the middle half between $99,050 and $145,327, with a median of $117,200.
Against the 2 other measured markets for market research at mid-level, this sits below 1 of them; New York leads at $120,000.
Every range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read them as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $99,050 – $145,327 | $117,200 | 7hint |
| Senior | $101,000 – $135,900 | $115,000 | 5hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.