Information Security Analyst Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median information security analyst in the Chicago area earns $125,310 a year ($60.25 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($129,180) and 1% above the Illinois median ($124,180). Half of the 3,480 information security analysts there earn between $99,760 and $158,210.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,460 | $78,760 | $75,090 |
| 25th percentile | $99,760 | $98,910 | $97,810 |
| Median | $125,310 | $124,180 | $129,180 |
| 75th percentile | $158,210 | $154,890 | $163,500 |
| 90th percentile | $174,450 | $172,830 | $199,850 |
| Average | $128,960 | $127,000 | $132,510 |
| Jobs | 3,480 | 5,260 | 190,650 |
Chicago, IL ranks 25th for information security analyst pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($176,120).
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Check my payInformation security analyst pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $176,120
- San Francisco, CA: $162,310
- Seattle, WA: $161,780
- Washington, DC: $148,950
- Raleigh, NC: $143,640
- New York, NY: $140,470
- Baltimore, MD: $138,170
- Denver, CO: $136,670
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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.