salary report · updated september 2026

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.

Median salary
$120,425
per year · annual USD
Typical range
$92k$206k
10th–90th percentile
Range seen
$65k$215k
lowest to highest
Sample
24
salaried listings · 15 companies

How pay has moved

$94k$161k$228kJul 2026Aug 2026Sep 2026

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

  1. #1
    CO
    Capital One
    6 salaried listings in Chicago
    $195,675
    median
    All Capital One roles →
  2. #2
    D
    DoorDash
    4 salaried listings in Chicago
    $115,500
    median
    All DoorDash roles →
  3. #3
    BO
    Bank of America
    2 salaried listings in Chicago
    $108,000
    median
    All 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.