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AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Chicago, United States

Mid-level AI / LLM Evaluation QAs in Chicago earn about $100k gross a year ($100k), with most offers between $85k and $130k. Chicago has about 2.7 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 62 United States cities we list. No AI / LLM Evaluation QA listing is based here today; United States has 32, and remote roles can be done from Chicago.

$100kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $100k
p10 $85kp90 $130k
City factor 1.00×Rank 13 of 62
0Open AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles in Chicago
32Open in United States
$71k–$190kJunior to lead median / yr
7 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles near Chicago

No AI / LLM Evaluation QA listing is based in Chicago today, so these are the nearest in United States, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in United States

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

AI / LLM Evaluation QA pay by level in Chicago

Gross annual pay in USD. Chicago is 1.00× the United States median (same), which is $100k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior$58k$71k$87k$71k
Mid-level$85k$100k$130k$100k
Senior$120k$150k$180k$150k
Lead$160k$190k$240k$190k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full AI / LLM Evaluation QA salary page for Chicago.

The role

What a AI / LLM Evaluation QA does in Chicago

Evaluates model outputs, writes rubrics and builds regression sets for AI features.

  • Write evaluation rubrics and golden datasets
  • Rate and compare model outputs at scale
  • Red-team prompts for safety and policy gaps
  • Build regression suites for prompt and model changes
  • Report quality metrics to product teams

Skills and stack employers ask for

PromptingEvaluation designPythonDomain expertiseAnnotation tools

Tools named most often

PythonJiraPostman

Time zone

Chicago is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Chicago: FAQ

How much does a AI / LLM Evaluation QA earn in Chicago?

A mid-level AI / LLM Evaluation QA in Chicago earns a median of $100k a year ($100k), with a p10 to p90 range of $85k to $130k. Junior pay starts near $71k, senior pay is $150k and leads reach $190k.

Are there AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Chicago?

No AI / LLM Evaluation QA listing is based in Chicago today, but United States has 32 and AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.

How does Chicago pay compare with the rest of United States?

Chicago ranks 13th of 62 United States cities we track for AI / LLM Evaluation QA pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is $100k, so Chicago is at it.

What skills do AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in Chicago ask for?

Evaluates model outputs, writes rubrics and builds regression sets for AI features. Typical requirements: Prompting, Evaluation design, Python, Domain expertise, Annotation tools. The tools named most often are Python, Jira, Postman.

Can a AI / LLM Evaluation QA work with US or European teams from Chicago?

Chicago is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 85% of AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles are remote-friendly.

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