How much does a Securities Analyst make in Chicago, IL? The average Securities Analyst salary in Chicago, IL is $140,046 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $130,028 and $190,899. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Securities Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Securities Analyst Salary $120,907 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Securities Analyst Salary $130,028 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Securities Analyst Salary $140,046 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Securities Analyst Salary $190,899 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Securities Analyst Salary $237,198 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

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Business Development: Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.

Analysis 10.84%
Microsoft Office 2.41%
Business Development 1.2%
Others 85.55%

Job Description for Securities Analyst

Securities Analyst conducts research on organizations within a specific industry in order to make recommendations regarding investment strategy. Stays abreast of trends and news within an industry, such as filings, mergers and acquisitions, competitive position, and financial stability of organizations. Being a Securities Analyst requires a bachelor's degree or in a related area. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Securities Analyst typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Securities Analyst salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Securities Analyst, the highest Securities Analyst salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Securities Analyst salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Securities Analyst salary is in Miami, FL, where the Securities Analyst salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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