Data Analyst Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 9 current data analyst listings that disclose salary nationwide, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay · nationwide

from 9 disclosed ranges

$85,641/yr

Not enough Chicago disclosures yet — this reflects Data Analyst pay across all US locations in our feed.

$70,000$70,000 – $98,802 typical$128,005

Highest-paying employers in our feed

Caterpillarup to $128,005
Walmartup to $117,500
Health Care Service Corporationup to $98,802
Chelsoft Solutionsup to $93,600
NYU Langone Medical Centerup to $85,641

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Data Analyst roles nationwide that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Enterprise Data Analyst

Health Care Service Corporation · Richardson, Texas

$5,125 - $11,342

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Business Data Analyst - Remote - Only W2

Chelsoft Solutions · New York, New York

$40 - $50

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Senior Data Analyst (FGP) Manhattan, Analytics

NYU Langone Medical Center · New York, New York

$70,481.6 - $100,800

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Business Data Analyst II – CCAR Y14 Reporting & Data Solutions

Truist Financial · Raleigh, North Carolina

$75,000 - $95,000

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What moves Data Analyst pay

Seniority

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

Company & industry

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

Based on 9 disclosed ranges in our current feed (nationwide — we don’t yet have enough Chicago-specific data), the median is around $85,641 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 Data Analyst?

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