How Much Do Data Analyst Jobs Pay in Chicago? (November 2026)
As of November 2026, the median Data Analyst salary in Chicago is $120,139 a year. Most roles pay between $64,272 and $176,450 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 69 live salaried listings across 43 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.
How pay has moved
Median base salary by month, from our monthly salary snapshots.
Highest-paying employers
- Sr. Manager, Data Analyst - Risk Mgmt ProductSr. Manager, Data Analyst - AML MADIData Analyst Manager - Model Risk OfficeData Analytics Manager - PULSE Risk & ComplianceManager Data Analytics - Global Payment Network - Data Governance and ProgramsAll Capital One roles →
- All Kimberlyclark roles →
- Portfolio Analytics & Strategy Analyst Senior - Marketing & Customer AnalyticsAML Data Quality and Quantitative Analytics and Model Development Analyst SeniorAll PNC roles →
- Sr. Analyst - Balance Sheet Modeling and AnalyticsAssociate Specialist - Finance Data AnalyticsSenior HR Data and Analytics ConsultantAll Ntrs roles →
- Lead Analytics & Insights AssociateSenior Analytics & Insights AssociateSenior Analytics & Insights AssociateSenior Analytics & Insights AssociateSenior Analytics & Insights AssociateAll Vizient 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.