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Financial Analyst Salary in Illinois (2026)
$48.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,002/year ($6,250/month) for a single filer
Financial Analyst pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $101,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,520 Financial Analyst jobs in Illinois (occupation code 13-2051, “Financial and Investment Analysts”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Financial Analyst salary of $101,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,002 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $101,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,430 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,740 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$5,008 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,002 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Financial Analyst make in Illinois?
- The median Financial Analyst salary in Illinois is $101,180 per year ($48.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,430 and $128,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Financial Analyst in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $101,180, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $75,002 per year ($6,250 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Financial Analyst jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 20,520 Financial Analyst jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.