How much do information security analysts make in Illinois?

The median wage for information security analysts in Illinois is $124,180 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 5,260 jobs in the state.

Where in Illinois do information security analysts earn the most?

Peoria, IL has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $132,090 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Information Security Analysts Salary in Illinois

Information Security Analysts in Illinois earn a median $124,180 a year, 4% below the U.S. median.

Median in IL: $124,180 a year
U.S. median: $129,180 a year
Employment: 5,260
Location quotient: 0.70; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Illinois

10%: $78,760Median: $124,18090%: $172,830

Median (50%): $124,180 · $59.70 an hour
Mean (average): $127,000 · $61.06 an hour (estimate error ±1.2%)
10th percentile: $78,760 · $37.87 an hour
25th percentile: $98,910 · $47.55 an hour
75th percentile: $154,890 · $74.47 an hour
90th percentile: $172,830 · $83.09 an hour
Employment: 5,260 (estimate error ±6.1%)
Jobs per 1,000: 0.86
Location quotient: 0.70 (1.00 = national share)

Information Security Analysts pay by metro area in Illinois

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Peoria, IL	$132,090	460
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$125,310	3,480
Bloomington, IL	$125,110	220
Rockford, IL	$119,400	90
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$108,280	130
St. Louis, MO-IL	$106,420	1,640
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$105,050	50
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$101,760	30
Springfield, IL	$96,230	70
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$95,220	100
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area	Not reported	40

H-1B filings for information security analysts in Illinois

FY 2026 through Q3, by work location

Details

162 certified filings with a median offered wage of $120,765.

Frequently asked questions

How much do information security analysts make in Illinois?: The median wage for information security analysts in Illinois is $124,180 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 5,260 jobs in the state.
Where in Illinois do information security analysts earn the most?: Peoria, IL has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $132,090 a year.

Data sources

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Disclosure DataU.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification

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