How much does an Economic Analyst make in Chicago, IL? The average Economic Analyst salary in Chicago, IL is $86,087 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $72,035 and $98,515. 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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Economic Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Economic Analyst Salary $59,241 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Economic Analyst Salary $72,035 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Economic Analyst Salary $86,087 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Economic Analyst Salary $98,515 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Economic Analyst Salary $109,830 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
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What is an Economic Analyst ?

A financial analyst, securities analyst, research analyst, equity analyst, investment analyst, or rating analyst is a person who performs financial analysis for external or internal financial clients as a core part of the job....

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Job Openings for Economic Analyst in Chicago, IL
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING ANALYST-EXCLD (Economic Development) DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Bureau of Economic Development Number of Positions: 4 Starting Salary: $86,520.00 Under direction, performs financial analysis, monitoring, and compliance for the City's economic development incentives, including Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF), property tax abatement projects, and new project development. This may include underwriting financial data, preparing amortization schedules, and calculating promissory note payments, monitoring project-specific or district-level metrics, performance, and ensuring accountability with redevelopment agreements (RDA), and managing associated community engagement and legislative processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Performs financial analysis of proposed development projects by reviewing applications and evaluating the financial feasibility of projects, the amount of public funds required, and the economic benefits
- Today
What You Can ExpectAs our Acquisitions Investment Financial Advisory Analyst I, you will develop business cases and provide supporting project financial analyses to guide the investment for greenfield investment, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) projects. You will work a hybrid schedule from our Houston, TX or Chicago, IL office.Every day you will be responsible for leading the valuation, structuring guidance, advise on commercial agreements, risk allocation, bankability of contracts, financing alternatives, and expected investment returns throughout the business development process of investments, mergers and acquisition, and project financing plans. You will present investment opportunities to ENGIE leadership, defend project economics, and risks for the review committees.What You'll BringBachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Math, or a STEM-focused degree program where you have learned project management, project financi
- 1 day ago
Endeavor Health - Evanston , IL
Company: Endeavor Health (fka NorthShore – EE Health) Position: Senior Investment Analyst – Public Markets Position Structure: Full-time The Endeavor Health Investment Office is headquartered in Evanston, IL and oversees $8+ billion in investment assets, which includes a corporate endowment fund, three pension funds, and several defined contribution programs. The Investment Office works closely with the Board of Directors, Investment Committee and internal management and is committed to being an innovative, top-tier investment team among peers. As the Senior Investment Analyst – Public Markets, you will work closely with senior members of the Endeavor investment team to manage the investment activities within the public markets asset classes, which includes but is not limited to traditional long-only global equity, hedge funds and low correlation strategies. Your responsibilities will include assessing the global market environment, sourcing/diligencing investment managers, maintaining
- 2 days ago
At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients. We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities. Title: Senior Director - Real Estate Equity Asset Management Business Unit: Real Estate Equity US Location: Chicago IL or El Segundo, CA Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct acquisition, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets and across the risk/return spectrum. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Bar
- 2 days ago
Job Description City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development (DPD) Under direction, performs financial analysis, monitoring, and compliance for the City's economic development incentives, including Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF), property tax abatement projects, and new project development. This may include underwriting financial data, preparing amortization schedules, and calculating promissory note payments, monitoring project-specific or district-level metrics, performance, and ensuring accountability with redevelopment agreements (RDA), and managing associated community engagement and legislative processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Performs financial analysis of proposed development projects by reviewing applications and evaluating the financial feasibility of projects, the amount of public funds required, and the economic benefits to the public sector Manages project development for some City-led development projects, including developing financ
- 2 days ago
US Tech Solutions - Chicago , IL
Duration: 5 Months Contract Job Description: Support Client’s Public Sector in providing modern IT infrastructure to US Federal, State and Local governments. Client’s Public Sector brings the magic to the mission of governments. With powerful technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, and security offerings, decision makers can streamline processes and improve citizen services delivered by public sector organizations across all domains. Responsibilities: Work with large, complex data sets. Apply advanced analytics methods to bring insights from data. Develop easy to understand financial reports. Identify and implement metrics to measure business results and efficiency. Create relevant dashboards, financial reports and operational KPIs to guide business decisions and inform on performance of programs and deals. Create visual displays of quantitative information/insights. Opex management including PO approval, cost tracking and reporting. Create and manage FAQ
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  1. This Job:

    Economic Analyst

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Economics Analyst II

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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