As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Intelligence Officer in Chicago, IL is $138,017, equivalent to $66 per hour, $2,654 weekly, or $11,501 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Intelligence Officer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Intelligence Officer in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $119,625 to $158,713. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($128,390) and 75th percentile ($148,850), while top earners (90th percentile) make $158,713 per year. This $20,460 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Intelligence Officer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Intelligence Officer 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
Intelligence Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Intelligence Officer Salary $119,625 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Intelligence Officer Salary $128,390 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Intelligence Officer Salary $138,017 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Intelligence Officer Salary $148,850 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Intelligence Officer Salary $158,713 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
25% $128,390 10% $119,625 90% $158,713 75% $148,850 $138,017 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Intelligence Officer ?

An Intelligence Officer is a person employed by an organization to collect, compile and/or analyze information (known as intelligence) which is of use to that organization. The term of 'Officer' is a working title, and is not to be confused with rank as in the police services, where Sergeants are also 'Police Officers,' or with Non-Commissioned Military ranks that can be Intelligence Officers as well. Organizations which employ intelligence officers include armed forces, police, civilian intelligence agencies, customs agencies and private corporations....

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