Principal Analyst Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Principal Analyst Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Principal Analyst make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Analyst in Chicago, IL is $150,574. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $105,934 to a high of $187,719, with most professionals earning between $127,207 and $170,017.

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10th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $105,934 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $127,207 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $150,574 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $170,017 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $187,719 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $127,207 10% $105,934 90% $187,719 75% $170,017 $150,574 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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127207
170017
150574

Average Total Cash Compensation

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128683
173739
152466
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Analyst in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Principal Analyst ranges from $127,207 to $170,017 with the average base salary of $150,574. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,683 to $173,739 with the average total cash compensation of $152,466.

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