Business Analyst Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 5 current business analyst listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 5 disclosed ranges

$96,720/yr

$80,000small sample of 5$165,000

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

NinjaTraderup to $165,000
TIAAup to $124,800
Hospital: Rush University Medical Centerup to $96,720
KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.up to $87,000
IT TrailBlazersup to $80,000

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Business Analyst roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Business Analyst, FCM

NinjaTrader · Chicago, Illinois

$140,000 - $190,000

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Sr Business Analyst University Apps

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center · Chicago, Illinois

$38.02 - $55.18

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Sr Business Analyst, Investment Banking & Capital Markets

KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. · Chicago, Illinois

$69,000 - $105,000

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BI-Driven Business Analyst | Retail & E-commerce

IT TrailBlazers · Chicago, Illinois

$70,000 - $90,000

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What moves Business Analyst pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior business analyst roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same business analyst title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Chicago offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Business Analyst make in Chicago?

Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $96,720 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Business Analyst?

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