How Much Do Data Analyst Jobs Pay in Chicago? (September 2026)
As of September 2026, the median Data Analyst salary in Chicago is $120,425 a year. Most roles pay between $92,250 and $205,766 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 24 live salaried listings across 15 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.
How pay has moved
Median base salary by the month each role was posted, across current live listings. A monthly snapshot builds a firmer long-run trend over time.
Highest-paying employers
- Sr. Manager, Data Analyst - Network ComplianceSr. Manager, Data Analyst - Risk Mgmt ProductSr. Manager, Data Analyst - Risk Mgmt ProductData Analyst Manager - Model Risk OfficeR247170 Principal Data Analyst - BIN/IIN Management (Open)All Capital One roles →
- Associate Manager, DashMart - Network Strategy & AnalyticsData Analyst, In-StoreSenior Analyst, Sales AnalyticsSenior Associate, Advertiser AnalyticsAll DoorDash roles →
- Quantitative Operations Associate – Volume & Capacity Modeler-Global OperationsQuantitative Operations AssociateAll Bank of America roles →
Employers ranked by median advertised base among those with at least two salaried listings in Chicago; each one’s best-paying open roles are listed beneath it.
Methodology: Data Analyst listings in Chicago with a published salary, updated daily. Figures come from roles that are open right now. Ranges and single figures are converted to an annual US-dollar midpoint; hourly rates are annualised and out-of-band values dropped. Salary data is self-reported by employers and covers the roles that disclose pay — treat it as a directional guide, not a guarantee.