What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Research Executive?

We've identified 10 cities in Illinois where Research Executive jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Winnetka (8.2% above average), followed by Chicago and Buffalo Grove. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Winnetka $98,043 $8,170 $1,885 $47.14 Chicago $96,351 $8,029 $1,852 $46.32 Buffalo Grove $95,942 $7,995 $1,845 $46.13 Bridgeview $95,535 $7,961 $1,837 $45.93 Oak Brook $94,493 $7,874 $1,817 $45.43 Naperville $93,470 $7,789 $1,797 $44.94 Quincy $93,418 $7,784 $1,796 $44.91 Downers Grove $93,349 $7,779 $1,795 $44.88 Norridge $93,242 $7,770 $1,793 $44.83 Franklin Park $93,044 $7,753 $1,789 $44.73

Research Executive

Research Executive Salary in Illinois

Q: How much does a Research Executive make in Illinois?

The average annual pay for a research executive in Illinois is $90,654 a year — that works out to approximately $43.58 an hour. That is 3.1% below the national average of $93,552. The middle 80% of Research Executives earn between $36,822 (10th percentile) and $143,900 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Research Executive Jobs in Illinois?

We found several jobs related to Research Executive in Illinois that pay more on average. Topping the list is Executive Assistant To General Counsel at $40,388 (44.6%) above Research Executive. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Executive Assistant To General Counsel $131,042 $10,920 $2,520 $63.00 Assistant Cto $124,625 $10,385 $2,396 $59.92 Executive Researcher $109,598 $9,133 $2,107 $52.69 Executive Amazon Work $90,654 $7,554 $1,743 $43.58 Content Executive $55,321 $4,610 $1,063 $26.60

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Research Executive Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$93,552

Illinois

$90,654

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How much does a Research Executive make in Illinois?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Research Executive in Illinois is $90,654 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $43.58 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,743/week or $7,554/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $178,785 and as low as $25,679, the majority of Research Executive salaries currently range between $56,200 (25th percentile) to $116,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $143,900 annually in Illinois. The average pay range for a Research Executive varies greatly (by as much as 60600), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Illinois ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Research Executive salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Research Executive jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Research Executive Jobs in Illinois

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Research Executive job is above the average in Illinois in Illinois. Topping the list is Winnetka, , with Chicago, and Buffalo Grove, close behind in the second and third positions. Buffalo Grove, beats the average in Illinois by $5,288 (5.8%), and Winnetka, furthers that trend with another $7,389 (8.2%) above the $90,654 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Illinois, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Research Executive appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Winnetka, and Franklin Park, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Research Executive role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Winnetka	$98,043	$8,170	$1,885	$47.14
Chicago	$96,351	$8,029	$1,852	$46.32
Buffalo Grove	$95,942	$7,995	$1,845	$46.13
Bridgeview	$95,535	$7,961	$1,837	$45.93
Oak Brook	$94,493	$7,874	$1,817	$45.43
Naperville	$93,470	$7,789	$1,797	$44.94
Quincy	$93,418	$7,784	$1,796	$44.91
Downers Grove	$93,349	$7,779	$1,795	$44.88
Norridge	$93,242	$7,770	$1,793	$44.83
Franklin Park	$93,044	$7,753	$1,789	$44.73

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Research Executive Jobs in Illinois

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Research Executive job category in Illinois, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $90654 state average for Research Executive jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Executive Assistant To General Counsel	$131,042	$10,920	$2,520	$63.00
Assistant Cto	$124,625	$10,385	$2,396	$59.92
Executive Researcher	$109,598	$9,133	$2,107	$52.69
Executive Amazon Work	$90,654	$7,554	$1,743	$43.58
Content Executive	$55,321	$4,610	$1,063	$26.60

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ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Research Executive salary in Illinois as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $56,200 to $143,900 annually, with the Illinois average at $90,654 per year or $43.58 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Illinois for Research Executive jobs, with Winnetka leading at $98,043 annually.

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