How much does an Information Systems Analyst make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Information Systems Analyst in Chicago, IL is $74,971. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,211 to $81,736, with most professionals earning between $62,056 and $87,896.

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Information Systems Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Information Systems Analyst Salary $62,056 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Information Systems Analyst Salary $68,211 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Information Systems Analyst Salary $74,971 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Information Systems Analyst Salary $81,736 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Information Systems Analyst Salary $87,896 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $68,211 10% $62,056 90% $87,896 75% $81,736 $74,971 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Information Systems Analyst ?

A systems analyst is an information technology (IT) professional who specializes in analyzing, designing and implementing information systems. Systems analysts assess the suitability of information systems in terms of their intended outcomes and liaise with end users, software vendors and programmers in order to achieve these outcomes. A systems analyst is a person who uses analysis and design techniques to solve business problems using information technology. Systems analysts may serve as change agents who identify the organizational improvements needed, design systems to implement those chan...

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  1. This Job:

    Information Systems Analyst

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    IT Systems Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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