Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Illinois | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $104,270 | $102,741 | +1% |
| Median hourly wage | $50.13 | $49.39 | +1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $104,270.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $93,093 | $68,250 | $131,250 | 107 |
The median annual salary for a Business Analyst in Illinois is $104,270, or about $50.13 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Business Analysts is $102,741. Illinois is +1% above the national median.
Entry-level business analysts in Illinois typically earn from $68,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 45,820 business analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $104,270, Illinois offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.