salary$80,400 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$140,260per year
Jobs in the area30,970people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Chicago?
OK. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 29.6% of the median market research analyst salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a market research analyst make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $80,400 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $49,910 and $140,260.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 29.6% of the median market research analyst salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.