Information Security Analysts Salary in Illinois
Information Security Analysts in Illinois earn a median of $124,180 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $124,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($129,180)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 5,260
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,760; the top 10% earn over $172,830. Nationally the range is $75,090 to $199,850.
States ranked near Illinois
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Information Security Analysts pay in Illinois
How much do information security analysts make in Illinois?
The median is $124,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,760 and the top 10% earn over $172,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for information security analysts?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 48 (−4% vs. the national median of $129,180). Living costs are not included.