Financial Analyst Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median financial analyst in the Chicago area earns $101,750 a year ($48.92 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($102,740) and 1% above the Illinois median ($101,180). Half of the 17,150 financial analysts there earn between $79,330 and $129,950.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,480 | $64,700 | $63,720 |
| 25th percentile | $79,330 | $78,430 | $79,290 |
| Median | $101,750 | $101,180 | $102,740 |
| 75th percentile | $129,950 | $128,620 | $133,340 |
| 90th percentile | $167,300 | $166,090 | $180,860 |
| Average | $112,680 | $110,820 | $116,800 |
| Jobs | 17,150 | 20,520 | 361,980 |
Chicago, IL ranks 16th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for financial analyst pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($144,910).
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Check my payFinancial analyst pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $144,910
- San Francisco, CA: $130,520
- New York, NY: $128,930
- Seattle, WA: $124,790
- Boston, MA: $117,520
- Portland, OR: $117,280
- Washington, DC: $108,330
- Charlotte, NC: $106,510
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Similar jobs in Chicago, IL
- Financial Advisor: $113,210
- Accountant: $82,360
- Loan Officer: $80,040
- Project Manager: $105,320
- Human Resources Specialist: $78,210
- Marketing Specialist: $80,400
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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.