UChicago Argonne Chemist salary

Based on 12 H-1B filings by UChicago Argonne LLC, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Quality Control Chemist, Analytical Chemist

Median salary$70,758
Middle 50%$70.8k–$72.9k
vs. all employers−21%comparison median $90,000
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $67,888 and $82,860.
PercentileSalary
10th$68,610
25th$70,758
50th (median)$70,758
75th$72,879
90th$72,879

By city

UChicago Argonne files many roles at exactly $70,758. 5 of 12 filings (42%).

Lemont, IL$70,758 · 12 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry $70,758 11
Level II · Qualified too few 1
Level III · Experienced – 0
Level IV · Fully competent – 0

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a chemist make at UChicago Argonne?

In H-1B filings, UChicago Argonne LLC's median base salary for Chemist is $70,758; half of filings fall between $70,758 and $72,879. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does UChicago Argonne sponsor H-1B visas for chemists?

Yes. UChicago Argonne LLC filed 12 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-2031 (Chemists), so this page covers every job title UChicago Argonne filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology