--- title: "Lead+ Data Scientist Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/data-scientist/locations/chicago-il/lead" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Data Scientist market brief · Chicago, IL # Lead+ Data Scientist Jobs in Chicago, IL 10 lead+ data scientist openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 3 employers, led by Capital One, BSC, and CVS Health. 10% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Data Scientist markets](/jobs/data-scientist) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 10 : Live data scientist openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 3 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Lead+](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/chicago-il/lead)10 jobs Chicago's data scientist market is led by lead+ openings, with 10 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 10 Hiring employers 3 Salary coverage 90% Median experience 10.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live lead+ data scientist listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare data scientist opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 10 live roles tracked in this market. - 3 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/data-scientist) ## A practical market plan for Data Scientist in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 10 data scientist openings across 3 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Lead+ leads the derived level mix with 10 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Capital One is one of the most active visible employers, with 8 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative data scientist openings Employer activity · 3 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Capital One logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftbcdn.talentbrew.com%2Fcompany%2F1732%2Fv2_0%2Fimg%2Flogo-capone.jpg) Capital OneTop of market8Open roles](/company/capital-one-8dfd13f4) BSCEmployer profile1Open roles [![CVS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvshealth.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=hlTkPCEuEh6YBrjgHMqtjATETTGXksXNFBXbFDPamw0) CVS HealthStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/cvs-health) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 10 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Director, Data Scientist - Global Payment NetworkLead+Capital OneChicago, Illinois$269,100Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/director-data-scientist-global-payment-network-at-capital-one-a5a37e80-c382-509b-ba3c-8875f44274c5)[Senior Director, Data Scientist - Global Payment NetworkLead+Capital OneChicago, Illinois$314,800Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/senior-director-data-scientist-global-payment-network-at-capital-one-4da3dc51-94ec-5d51-9689-aa5bd03d70b3)[Director, Data Scientist - Global Payment NetworkLead+Capital OneChicago, Illinois$269,100Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/director-data-scientist-global-payment-network-at-capital-one-cd205055-2f73-5d7e-a809-32146e432286)[Senior Director, Data Scientist - Global Payment NetworkLead+Capital OneChicago, Illinois$314,800Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/senior-director-data-scientist-global-payment-network-at-capital-one-ce391ea7-db7d-5dd4-8acd-19c5216cdcfa)[Director, Data Scientist - Global Payment NetworkLead+Capital OneChicago, Illinois$269,100Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/director-data-scientist-global-payment-network-at-capital-one-6ad8bb3e-4023-5d93-9c37-3313a901ba2e)[Senior Director, Data Scientist - Global Payment NetworkLead+Capital OneChicago, Illinois$314,800Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/senior-director-data-scientist-global-payment-network-at-capital-one-3a911670-0b78-508c-9007-153b1ec4b472)[Senior Director, Data Scientist - Global Payment NetworkLead+Capital OneChicago, Illinois$269,600Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/senior-director-data-scientist-global-payment-network-at-capital-one-99e13ebd-8ebb-56d6-851b-f2b7fbcf0b3c)[Director, Data Scientist - Global Payment NetworkLead+Capital OneChicago, Illinois$230,400Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/director-data-scientist-global-payment-network-at-capital-one-b8ad43ec-af57-5d24-8e13-c7bb8d2c958c) [Explore all 10 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Lead+ Data Scientist jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many lead+ data scientist jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 10 live lead+ data scientist openings from 3 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for lead+ data scientist jobs in Chicago? Capital One, BSC, and CVS Health have the most open lead+ data scientist roles here right now, out of 3 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Data Scientist demand around Chicago. [Milwaukee, WI](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/milwaukee-wi)[Madison, WI](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/madison-wi)[Indianapolis, IN](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/indianapolis-in) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Chicago market. 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