Credit Analyst Salary in Illinois (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Credit Analysts in Illinois, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Illinois Median
$84,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $83,510
State Rank
#13 of 51
3,130 employed here

How much does a Credit Analyst make in Illinois?

A Credit Analyst working in Illinois earns a median salary of $84,990 per year, or about $40.86 per hour. That is 2% above the national median of $83,510 for this occupation.

Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $58,400 while the top 10% make $172,180 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $67,580 and $128,660 a year.

Credit Analyst salary range in Illinois

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$58,400$28.08
25th percentile (early career)$67,580$32.49
50th percentile (median)$84,990$40.86
75th percentile (experienced)$128,660$61.86
90th percentile (top earners)$172,180$82.78

How Illinois compares

Illinois ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories for Credit Analyst pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$133,270
2District of Columbia$132,590
3Virginia$102,430
4New Jersey$100,940
5Hawaii$98,900

Working as a Credit Analyst in Illinois

Nationally, about 64,000 people work as Credit Analysts in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($84,990) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Credit Analyst make in Illinois?
The median Credit Analyst salary in Illinois is $84,990 per year, or about $40.86 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $58,400 at the entry level to $172,180 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Credit Analysts about 2% more than the national median of $83,510. Illinois ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Credit Analysts?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $84,990 a year. About 3,130 Credit Analysts are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.