Information Security Analysts pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for information security analysts is $59.70 an hour ($124,180 a year). About 5,260 people work in this job there.

$59.70Median hourly pay

$98,910–$154,890Middle half of workers, yearly

5,260People in this job in Illinois

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($129,180). Illinois ranks 20th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for information security analysts in Illinois

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$37.87	$78,760
25% of workers	$47.55	$98,910
Half of workers (median)	$59.70	$124,180
75% of workers	$74.47	$154,890
90% of workers	$83.09	$172,830

Information Security Analysts pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Peoria	$132,090	460
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$125,310	3,480
Bloomington	$125,110	220
Rockford	$119,400	90
Springfield	$96,230	70
Champaign-Urbana	$95,220	100

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for information security analysts

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
Job outlook: +21% over ten years, much faster than average · about 14,100 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

All-source AnalystApplication Security AnalystApplications Security AnalystAutomatic Data Processing Systems Security SpecialistAdp Systems SecurityBlue Team MemberCertified Information Systems Security ProfessionalCisspComputer Security CoordinatorComputer Security Information SpecialistComputer Security SpecialistComputer Systems Security Analyst

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