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Senior Data Scientist salary in Chicago
Average Base Salary in Chicago
$132,696
$13,583
Additional Cash Compensation
$146,279
Total Compensation
Median: $133K
Min: $47K
Max: $200K
How Much Does a Senior Data Scientist Make in Chicago?
The average salary for a Senior Data Scientist in Chicago is $132,696. The average additional cash compensation for a Senior Data Scientist in Chicago is $13,583. The average total compensation for a Senior Data Scientist in Chicago is $146,279. Senior Data Scientist salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In Chicago from anonymous Senior Data Scientist employees in Chicago.
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We are looking for a Data Scientist who has experience in building machine learning algorithms in distributed environments such as Amazon EMR. The ideal candidate will have a passion for discovering patterns from large data sets and working with internal stakeholders to understand the business problems. The candidate will have experience working with distributed data processing tools and infrastructure including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, AWS and EMR.
This data scientist position is a highly-autonomous, product-focused role designed to create value and drive impact across the Product organization, while also influencing the evolution and strategic direction of our company as a whole. The role is cross-functional by nature and is responsible for developing data products and analytics, defining methodologies, conducting research and analyses on a variety of subject areas, and driving bottom-line growth through building operational efficiencies and leading special projects for our clients. The ideal candidate is an seasoned data scientist (e.g. quantitative analyst) with diversified experiences across several industries, who's held various positions within analytics or engineering functions. Since a major requirement for this role is to understand, author, and deploy production code, the ideal candidate should also be experienced with processing large quantities of data, building algorithms alongside software engineers, and foundationally rooted in applied statistics.
Data Scientist
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You will work on collaborative projects through which you will make real contributions to the best practices that back our products and our consulting. We're looking for someone with 2+ years of experience applying state-of-the-art statistical methods and tackling computational and programming challenges in fields such as machine learning, applied statistics, natural language processing and computer vision.
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Truss simplifies the process of finding and leasing commercial space. Its web and mobile platforms enable businesses to go from search to lease with ease. Truss uses clever technology to improve the entire leasing process. Its AI-based chatbot, Vera, gathers and analyzes commercial space-seekers’ requirements and preferences to create a list of properties that will most likely match a user’s needs. In addition, Truss uses everyday
Data Scientist
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As Data Scientist, this person is responsible for applying data science principles and statistics across the organization to spot opportunities to solve customer problems with innovative solutions. The data scientist will work closely with product leaders and engineering managers to understand client needs and improve the efficiency and quality of document review. In this role, the data scientist will explore, validate, and guide the implementation of inventive solutions that are new to the market, while also acting as a thought leader to our customers and industry with research papers, blog posts, etc.
Arity Data Science & Analytics combines technical knowledge in fields such as mathematics, computer programming, and data engineering with business expertise. We're passionate about learning new disciplines and techniques to deliver top-notch predictive analytics products. Armed with billions of miles of driving data, we constantly challenge ourselves to seek out opportunities for new products and ways to make our existing offerings better. Our purpose is to extract meaning from data to make Arity's vision of safer, smarter, and more useful transportation a reality.
Senior Data Scientist
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You will partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long term value-added product propositions for customers. This includes but is not limited to the development of predictive modeling and business intelligence solutions for credit card issuers, auto & mortgage lenders, collections agencies and retail banks.
You will participate in projects with statisticians & solutions consultants on analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis through the consumer lending portfolio lifecycle, leveraging a variety of techniques (e.g., segmentation, logistic regression, survival analysis, principal component analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, scenario and sensitivity analysis, and machine learning).
International Data Scientist
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You will partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long term value-added product propositions for TransUnion’s customers. This includes but is not limited to the development of predictive risk management and business intelligence solutions for credit card issuers, auto & mortgage lenders, collections agencies and retail banks.
You will participate in projects with statisticians & solutions consultants on analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis through the consumer lending portfolio lifecycle, leveraging a variety of techniques (e.g., segmentation, logistic regression, survival analysis, principal component analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, scenario, and sensitivity analysis).
Applied Data Scientist, Government
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As an Applied Data Scientist, you will structure hard problems, analyze large data sets, build predictive models, collaborate in cross-functional teams, create client materials, and ensure on-time progress and delivery of our projects. You will also work hand in hand with our Applied Data Science Lead and Director of Public Sector Analytics to develop relationships, partnerships, and proposals for new governmental work.
Applied Data Scientist, Political
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The political Applied Data Science (ADS) Team works closely with candidates, independent political organizations, and advocacy groups to provide strategic insights about elections up and down the ballot. ADS is our client-facing advisory arm. Members of the ADS team work collaboratively with social scientists and survey methodologists, software engineers, and solution delivery specialists to create and deliver scalable solutions to clients’ needs.
As a Applied Data Scientist in our Chicago or DC office, you will structure hard problems, analyze large data sets, build predictive models, collaborate in cross-functional teams, create client materials, and ensure on-time progress and delivery of our projects. This role reports to an Applied Data Science Lead.
As an ideal candidate —you are obsessed with data. You analyze large amounts of raw information to find patterns that will help improve our customers. We will rely on you to build data products to extract valuable business insights. In this role, you should be highly analytical with a knack for analysis, math and statistics. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting data. You have a passion for machine-learning and research. You are an excellent communicator and collaborator and can work with a diverse group, to get consensus. You have an entrepreneurial mind and thrive in an agile environment.
Data Scientist - Telecommunications
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You will partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long term value-added product propositions for B2B customers in the US financial services segment at TransUnion. This includes but is not limited to the development of predictive risk management and business intelligence solutions for credit card issuers, auto & mortgage lenders, telecommunications, collections agencies and retail banks.
You will design and lead client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis leveraging a variety of techniques (such as segmentation, logistic regression, survival analysis, principal component analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, scenario and sensitivity analysis, and machine learning); this will involve delegating tasks to other team members and managing the team to meet deliverables on time.
You will design and write programs for data extraction, segmentation and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R, SAS, SQL, Hive, and Pig on Linux, PC, and mainframe computing platforms.
Senior Data Scientist Salary ranges
The most common Senior Data Scientist salary in Chicago is between $130k - $140k.
Average Senior Data Scientist Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Senior Data Scientist make the most at companies with 51-200 employees, earning $152,500 on average.
Senior Data Scientist Salary by gender
The average Senior Data Scientist salary for women is $82,000 and the average Senior Data Scientist salary for men is $135,636.
Senior Data Scientist Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Senior Data Scientist with 7+ years of experience is $141,143.
Average Data + Analytics salaries in Chicago
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analyst | $67,108 | Min: $42K Max: $103K |
| Business Analyst | $70,504 | Min: $35K Max: $124K |
| Senior Data Analyst | $86,129 | Min: $60K Max: $135K |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | $87,941 | Min: $60K Max: $135K |
| Senior Business Analyst | $93,682 | Min: $67K Max: $125K |
| Business Intelligence Developer | $99,000 | Min: $74K Max: $126K |
| Analytics Manager | $106,818 | Min: $83K Max: $163K |
| Data Scientist | $113,095 | Min: $45K Max: $155K |
| Data Engineer | $116,950 | Min: $70K Max: $165K |
| Business Intelligence Manager | $130,000 | Min: $115K Max: $140K |
| Senior Data Scientist | $132,696 | Min: $47K Max: $200K |
| Data Architect | $136,250 | Min: $114K Max: $165K |
| Director of Analytics | $145,708 | Min: $103K Max: $190K |
| CIO (Chief Information Officer) | $236,400 | Min: $210K Max: $300K |
Chicago Companies with the Highest Data + Analytics Salaries
Skills that affect Senior Data Scientist salaries in Chicago
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Machine Learning
6% have this skill
2
SQL
6% have this skill
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Predictive Analytics
6% have this skill
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Statistical Analysis
6% have this skill
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Forecasting
4% have this skill
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Data Mining
4% have this skill
Recent Senior Data Scientist salaries in Chicago
$91,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $91,000 with +$6,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
500+ Employees
Chicago
$160,000
Yearly Salary
A Lead Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $160,000 with +$7,500 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$135,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $135,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$121,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Science Engineer reported a yearly salary of $121,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$180,000
Yearly Salary
A Director of Credit Risk reported a yearly salary of $180,000 with +$36,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$47,000
Yearly Salary
A postdoctoral fellow reported a yearly salary of $47,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
500+ Employees
Chicago
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$12,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
500+ Employees
Chicago
$160,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $160,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
500+ Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$160,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $160,000
500+ Employees
Chicago
$130,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Scientist reported a yearly salary of $130,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
500+ Employees
Chicago
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