Financial and Investment Analysts pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for financial and investment analysts is $48.65 an hour ($101,180 a year). About 20,520 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($102,740). Illinois ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for financial and investment analysts in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.11 | $64,700 |
| 25% of workers | $37.71 | $78,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.65 | $101,180 |
| 75% of workers | $61.84 | $128,620 |
| 90% of workers | $79.85 | $166,090 |
Financial and Investment Analysts pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $101,750 | 17,150 |
| Rockford | $96,160 | 170 |
| Kankakee | $84,370 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $84,330 | 190 |
| Peoria | $83,500 | 420 |
| Springfield | $83,490 | 130 |
| Bloomington | $77,280 | 630 |
| Decatur | $72,620 | 30 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for financial and investment analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 24,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $80,230 |
| Loan Officers | $79,150 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $120,130 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $81,180 |
| Financial Examiners | $93,150 |
| Credit Analysts | $84,990 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $104,300 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $60,150 |
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