Computer Systems Analyst Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median computer systems analyst in the Chicago area earns $103,490 a year ($49.75 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($105,850) and 2% above the Illinois median ($101,570). Half of the 14,660 computer systems analysts there earn between $81,030 and $129,960.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,860 | $60,770 | $67,340 |
| 25th percentile | $81,030 | $80,350 | $82,860 |
| Median | $103,490 | $101,570 | $105,850 |
| 75th percentile | $129,960 | $128,030 | $134,110 |
| 90th percentile | $151,490 | $144,790 | $167,710 |
| Average | $107,270 | $104,190 | $114,610 |
| Jobs | 14,660 | 20,610 | 519,530 |
Chicago, IL ranks 32nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for computer systems analyst pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($157,140).
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Check my payComputer systems analyst pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $157,140
- San Francisco, CA: $134,460
- Seattle, WA: $133,690
- Boston, MA: $129,180
- Providence, RI: $128,580
- New York, NY: $128,340
- Denver, CO: $127,880
- Portland, OR: $127,360
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Similar jobs in Chicago, IL
- Information Security Analyst: $125,310
- Software Developer: $134,380
- IT Support Specialist: $60,730
- Network Administrator: $103,170
- Software QA Tester: $105,580
- Web Developer: $96,870
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.