Cybersecurity Analyst salary in Illinois
See how much cybersecurity analysts earn in Illinois, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$122,500
Median hourly
$59
Employment
10,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$120,000
Illinois median
$122,500
Difference
+2%
What that salary is really worth in Illinois
Illinois's cost of living is 94 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 6% cheaper than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 82 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$122,500
Cost-of-living adjusted
$130,319
vs national median
+$10,319
Adjusted for local prices, a cybersecurity analyst in Illinois has the buying power of roughly $130,319 at national average prices — real purchasing power that beats the national median for this career.
State income tax
4.95% flat state income tax
Largest job markets
Chicago, Springfield, Rockford
Cybersecurity Analyst pay in other states
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About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Illinois. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.