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Financial Analyst Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$101,180/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.65/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
20,520
public U.S. Median
$102,740
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,223 #20 of 51

Financial Analyst pay in Illinois, explained

Financial analysts in Illinois earn a median of $101,180 per year ($48.65 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $102,740. Entry-level workers earn around $64,700, while the most experienced financial analysts reach about $166,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $101,180 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $101,180 is worth about $101,223 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #20 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Financial Analyst pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,700
$31.11/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$101,180
$48.65/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$166,090
$79.85/hr

Financial Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $101,180 $101,223
Missouri $98,420 $108,372 +$2,760
Wisconsin $95,570 $101,568 +$5,610
Iowa $92,370 $105,251 +$8,810
Indiana $81,760 $87,604 +$19,420
Kentucky $81,660 $90,573 +$19,520

Financial Analyst in Illinois: FAQ

How much do financial analysts make in Illinois?

Financial analysts in Illinois earn a median of $101,180 per year ($48.65 per hour), compared with $102,740 nationally.

Does Illinois pay financial analysts well?

At $101,180, Illinois pays 2% below the national median for financial analysts. An estimated 20,520 work in the state.

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