Computer Science Professor salary in Chicago, IL
Based on 59 certified H-1B filings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes University Park, Hammond, Evanston, Romeoville, River Forest.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Assistant Professor Computer Science
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,000 |
| 25th | $94,030 |
| 50th (median) | $102,365 |
| 75th | $135,825 |
| 90th | $142,720 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $86,500 | $67,001 | $98,500 | 12 |
| FY2021 | $120,000 | $83,477 | $120,971 | 14 |
| FY2022 | $92,000 | $80,000 | $121,091 | 23 |
| FY2023 | $92,870 | $76,220 | $105,128 | 22 |
| FY2024 | $100,000 | $80,933 | $110,000 | 29 |
| FY2025 | $98,453 | $94,515 | $135,500 | 36 |
| FY2026 | $117,673 | $89,500 | $135,825 | 23 |
Cost of living
Chicago's median Computer Science Professor salary of $102,365 is worth about $98,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Chicago = 103.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the Chicago, IL area earned a median of $85,120 in May 2025 (990 employed). The H-1B median here is $102,365, 20% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago | $137,545 | 12 |
| DePaul University | $80,000 | 11 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | too few | 9 |
| Governors State University | too few | 4 |
| Northwestern University | too few | 4 |
| Purdue University | too few | 4 |
| The University of Chicago | too few | 4 |
| Dominican University | too few | 2 |
| Lewis University | too few | 2 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $99,000 | 22 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $102,365 | 15 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $49,030 | $99,000 | 22 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $74,510 | $102,365 | 15 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.