Cybersecurity Analyst Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 16 current cybersecurity analyst listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 16 disclosed ranges

$122,350/yr

$40,000$96,000 – $177,840 typical$232,500

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

West Monroeup to $232,500
JPMorganChaseup to $213,125
AbbVieup to $180,000
Robert Halfup to $177,840
hackajobup to $159,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Cybersecurity Analyst roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Cybersecurity Architect, Agentic SOC Modernization & AI-Enabled Security Operations

West Monroe · Chicago, Illinois

$203,000 - $262,000

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Principal Cybersecurity Architect

JPMorganChase · Chicago, Illinois

$166,250 - $260,000

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Cybersecurity Architect

AbbVie · North Chicago, Illinois

$124,000 - $236,000

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Lead Cybersecurity Architect

JPMorganChase · Chicago, Illinois

$133,000 - $185,000

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Lead Cybersecurity Architect

hackajob · Chicago, Illinois

$133,000 - $185,000

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What moves Cybersecurity Analyst pay

Seniority

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

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same cybersecurity 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 Cybersecurity Analyst make in Chicago?

Based on 16 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $122,350 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 Cybersecurity Analyst?

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