How much does a Lead Financial Analyst make in Chicago, IL? The average Lead Financial Analyst salary in Chicago, IL is $146,136 as of May 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $132,582 and $161,881. 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. 

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Lead Financial Analyst

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RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services - OCEANPORT , NJ
Job Summary. The Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for assisting in the Director and Managers of Financial Analytics in managing the health systems key
- 22 days ago
RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services - OCEANPORT , NJ
Job Summary. The Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for assisting in the Director and Managers of Financial Analytics in managing the health systems key
- 27 days ago
Lockheed Martin - CAPE CANAVERAL , FL
Job Number 688388BR Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination
- 1 day ago
Senior Program Financial Analyst Lead Job Category: Project and Program Management Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret Employee
- 1 day ago
Deloitte's Enterprise Performance professionals are leaders in optimizing operations that span the entire enterprise of an organization, from strategy to implem
- 1 day ago
OPS Consulting, LLC - LAUREL , MD
OPS Consulting is seeking a Financial Analyst to work in Laurel, MD. Job Description: The Financial Analyst will assist in the creation of the program and budge
- 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Financial Analyst in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Lead Financial Analyst ranges from $132,582 to $161,881 with the average base salary of $146,136. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $142,316 to $181,536 with the average total cash compensation of $159,916.

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