Financial Analyst Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 6 current financial analyst listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 6 disclosed ranges

$104,250/yr

$87,500small sample of 6$124,000

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

Capital Oneup to $138,000
Oil-Dri Corporation of Americaup to $120,000
The University of Chicagoup to $115,000
McDermott Will & Schulteup to $115,000
Illinois Housing Development Authorityup to $101,397

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Financial Analyst roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Principal Financial Analyst

Capital One · Chicago, Illinois

$110,000 - $138,000

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Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Oil-Dri Corporation of America · Chicago, Illinois

$92,000 - $120,000

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Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

The University of Chicago · Chicago, Illinois

$93,500 - $115,000

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Financial Analyst, FP&A

McDermott Will & Schulte · Chicago, Illinois

$83,000 - $115,000

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Financial Analyst, Business Dev. & Orig.

Illinois Housing Development Authority · Chicago, Illinois

$81,117.41 - $101,396.76

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2027 Financial Analyst

Houlihan Lokey · Chicago, Illinois

$80,000 - $95,000

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What moves Financial Analyst pay

Seniority

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

Company & industry

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

Based on 6 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $104,250 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 Financial Analyst?

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