How much does a budget analyst make in Illinois?
$94,880a year
Median yearly pay for budget analysts in Illinois. That is $45.62 an hour or $7,907 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.62
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,300Median: $94,880Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,300 | $28.51 | |
| 25th | $73,320 | $35.25 | |
| Median | $94,880 | $45.62 | |
| 75th | $112,300 | $53.97 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.64 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $102,000 |
| St. Louis, MO | $96,930 |
| Chicago, IL | $88,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for budget analysts.
| 9. New Jersey | $96,250 |
| 10. Connecticut | $95,440 |
| 11. Oregon | $95,250 |
| 12. Illinois | $94,880 |
| 13. Alaska | $94,740 |
| 14. Vermont | $93,430 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $92,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a budget analyst make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $45.62 ($94,880 a year).
Do budget analysts make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $94,880 against $91,640 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for budget analyst pay?
Illinois ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays budget analysts the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $102,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.