Information Security Analyst salary in Chicago, IL
Based on 339 certified H-1B filings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Riverwoods, Naperville, Aurora, Schaumburg, Rolling Meadows.
Also listed as: Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $92,000 |
| 25th | $98,946 |
| 50th (median) | $122,470 |
| 75th | $145,974 |
| 90th | $180,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $99,424 | $81,723 | $121,891 | 176 |
| FY2021 | $103,126 | $85,134 | $127,691 | 176 |
| FY2022 | $113,148 | $89,000 | $145,375 | 186 |
| FY2023 | $110,227 | $90,542 | $149,981 | 170 |
| FY2024 | $115,773 | $94,499 | $143,875 | 208 |
| FY2025 | $122,483 | $98,948 | $148,042 | 195 |
| FY2026 | $120,765 | $98,176 | $143,333 | 144 |
Cost of living
Chicago's median Information Security Analyst salary of $122,470 is worth about $118,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Chicago = 103.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Information Security Analysts in the Chicago, IL area earned a median of $125,310 in May 2025 (3,480 employed). The H-1B median here is $122,470, 2% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EY | $122,719 | 72 |
| Deloitte | $145,974 | 35 |
| PwC | $138,000 | 17 |
| The Northern Trust Company | $142,500 | 12 |
| Discover | too few | 9 |
| Cognizant | too few | 7 |
| TEKsystems | too few | 7 |
| too few | 6 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | too few | 6 |
| Medline Industries | too few | 6 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $86,000 | 53 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $105,766 | 132 |
| Senior · Level III | $128,781 | 58 |
| Expert · Level IV | $150,525 | 88 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $75,608 | $86,000 | 53 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $98,176 | $105,766 | 132 |
| Senior · Level III | $120,765 | $128,781 | 58 |
| Expert · Level IV | $143,333 | $150,525 | 88 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.