salary$103,490 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$151,490per year
Jobs in the area14,660people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Chicago?
OK. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 23.0% of the median computer systems 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 computer systems analyst make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $103,490 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $61,860 and $151,490.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 23.0% of the median computer systems 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.