Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $151,490 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Chicago earn between $81,030 and $129,960.
- $62K10th
- $81K25th
- $103KMedian
- $130K75th
- $151K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,270 | $8,939 | $51.57 |
| Median | $103,490 | $8,624 | $49.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,030 | $6,752 | $38.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,960 | $10,830 | $62.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Chicago earn about the same as the Illinois average ($104,190) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $107,270 | $103,490 | $61,860 | $151,490 | 14,660 |
| Illinois | $104,190 | $101,570 | $60,770 | $144,790 | 20,610 |
| United States | $114,610 | $105,850 | $67,340 | $167,710 | 519,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Systems Analysts salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $107,270, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $79,126 a year, or $6,594 a month and $3,043 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $81,106 | $6,759 |
| Working in IL | $79,126 | $6,594 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $107,270 buys what about $103,547 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 3rd of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Springfield pays the most ($115,180).
- Springfield$115,180
- Peoria$110,450
- Chicago$107,270
- Bloomington$103,970
- Rockford$96,740
- Kankakee$95,020
- Champaign$92,010
- Decatur$85,340
Highest-paying cities for computer systems analysts
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($157,170).
- San Jose, CA$157,170
- San Francisco, CA$145,400
- Boulder, CO$138,530
- Seattle, WA$134,400
- Colorado Springs, CO$133,910
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Computer Systems Analysts salary in Chicago: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Chicago?
$51.57 an hour on average, and $49.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Chicago?
About $79,126 a year ($6,594 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,270.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($114,610).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1211; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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