Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists is $38.13 an hour ($79,300 a year). About 4,410 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($78,210). Illinois ranks 17th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.53 | $55,190 |
| 25% of workers | $30.18 | $62,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.13 | $79,300 |
| 75% of workers | $48.65 | $101,180 |
| 90% of workers | $61.88 | $128,720 |
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $84,020 | 110 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $79,990 | 3,500 |
| Rockford | $73,370 | 70 |
| Springfield | $71,990 | 110 |
| Bloomington | $71,110 | 80 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $64,920 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6% over ten years, faster than average · about 9,000 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $104,270 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $79,120 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $76,820 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $82,070 |
| Project Management Specialists | $103,470 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $78,470 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $67,380 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $77,010 |
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