As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hedge Fund Analyst in Illinois is $77,024, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,481 weekly, or $6,419 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hedge Fund Analyst in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Hedge Fund Analyst in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $63,478 to $85,893. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,933) and 75th percentile ($81,666), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,893 per year. This $11,733 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Cross-Selling, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Illinois Hedge Fund Analyst often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 67 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Hedge Fund Analyst job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hedge Fund Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hedge Fund Analyst Salary $63,478 IL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hedge Fund Analyst Salary $69,933 IL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hedge Fund Analyst Salary $77,024 IL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hedge Fund Analyst Salary $81,666 IL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hedge Fund Analyst Salary $85,893 IL July 01, 2026
25% $69,933 10% $63,478 90% $85,893 75% $81,666 $77,024 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A hedge fund is an investment fund that pools capital from accredited investors or institutional investors and invests in a variety of assets, often with complex portfolio-construction and risk management techniques. It is administered by a professional investment management firm, and often structured as a limited partnership, limited liability company, or similar vehicle. Hedge funds are generally distinct from mutual funds, as their use of leverage is not capped by regulators, and distinct from private equity funds, as the majority of hedge funds invest in relatively liquid assets. The te...

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $80,172 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $79,075 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $73,069 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $72,892 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $73,984 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $79,209 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $72,841 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $72,990 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $74,083 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $72,529 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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