Credit Analysts Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $86,010 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.35
10th percentile $59,620
90th percentile $169,430
Employed locally 2,360
National median $80,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,620
    25th
    $67,390
    50th (median)
    $86,010
    75th
    $125,980
    90th
    $169,430

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Analysts salary vs area income 97% Median Credit Analysts salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $133,180
    New York $132,690
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,470
    Winston-Salem, NC $124,520
    Birmingham, AL $105,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,010

    Nearby metros — Credit Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $87,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,080
    Illinois $81,380
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $80,380
    Bloomington, IL $79,820
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $79,440

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $81,210
    Management Analysts $120,140
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,320
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,380
    Human Resources Specialists $75,610
    Project Management Specialists $104,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Analysts make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Analysts in Chicago, IL-IN is $41.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.78 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Credit Analysts salaries?

    The median Credit Analysts salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 6.2% above the national median of $80,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Credit Analysts in Chicago?

    Entry-level Credit Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $59,620 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,390.