University of Chicago Chemist salary

Based on 22 H-1B filings by University of Chicago, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Quality Control Chemist, Analytical Chemist

Median salary$65,533
Middle 50%$63k–$67k
vs. all employers−27%comparison median $90,000
Filings22FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $61,008 and $83,496.
PercentileSalary
10th$61,242
25th$63,000
50th (median)$65,533
75th$67,000
90th$69,834

By city

Chicago, IL$65,533 · 22 filings

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

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry $65,260 18
Level II · Qualified too few 4
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 University of Chicago?

In H-1B filings, University of Chicago's median base salary for Chemist is $65,533; half of filings fall between $63,000 and $67,000. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does University of Chicago sponsor H-1B visas for chemists?

Yes. University of Chicago filed 22 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 University of Chicago 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