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Information Security Analyst Salary in Illinois (2026)
$59.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $89,996/year ($7,500/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 20th of 50 states for Information Security Analyst pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 5,260 Information Security Analyst jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $124,180 a year — though pay ranges from $78,760 for newcomers to $172,830 at the top.
Information Security Analyst pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $124,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $154,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $172,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,260 Information Security Analyst jobs in Illinois (occupation code 15-1212, “Information Security Analysts”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Information Security Analyst salary of $124,180 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 $89,996 — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
| Gross (median) | $124,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,537 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,500 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$6,147 |
| Take-home (annual) | $89,996 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Information Security Analyst make in Illinois?
- The median Information Security Analyst salary in Illinois is $124,180 per year ($59.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,910 and $154,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Information Security Analyst in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $124,180, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $89,996 per year ($7,500 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
- How many Information Security Analyst jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 5,260 Information Security 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.