--- title: "Business Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/business-analyst/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Business Analyst market brief · Chicago, IL # Business Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL 122 business analyst openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 79 employers, led by Capital One, Uline, and Kearney. The middle half of posted salaries runs $73,951–$107,060 a year (median $90,000), from the 80% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 52% of openings. 9% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Business+Analyst+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Business Analyst markets](/jobs/business-analyst) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 122 : Live business analyst openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 79 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $90,000 : 80% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/business-analyst/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)63 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/business-analyst/locations/chicago-il/mid-level)28 jobs [Senior](/jobs/business-analyst/locations/chicago-il/senior)9 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/business-analyst/locations/chicago-il/lead)5 jobs Chicago's business analyst market is led by entry-level openings, with 63 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 122 Hiring employers 79 Salary coverage 80% Median experience 3.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 71 41 companies · $81,450 median Established employers 24 20 companies · $100,200 median Top of market 8 7 companies · $129,235 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $73,951 P50 $90,000 P75 $107,060 P90 $124,900 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live business analyst listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Business+Analyst+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare business analyst opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 122 live roles tracked in this market. - 79 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Business+Analyst+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/business-analyst) ## A practical market plan for Business Analyst in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 122 business analyst openings across 79 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 63 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Capital One is one of the most active visible employers, with 14 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative business analyst openings Employer activity · 79 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Capital One logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.capitalone.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=Ssko1K967eujTLFUmT_CvqpuYTrMmc_uGLg-sjr3BdQ) Capital OneStartups & growing teams14Open roles](/company/capital-one-8dfd13f4)![Uline logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Duline.com%26sz%3D128) UlineEmployer profile8Open roles ![Kearney logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dkearney.com%26sz%3D128) KearneyStartups & growing teams4Open roles [![PNC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.phenompeople.com%2FCareerConnectResources%2FPNC1GLOBAL%2Fimages%2FPNC_OrangeGray_1200x630-1785768218763.png) PNCStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/pnc)[![JLL logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjll.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Ftech-resources%2Fandroid-chrome-192x192.png&sig=b8YjCPCg6VcJ6PEBlgq8D64ku3cT7bI0tYmRZjOVGk4) JLLStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/jll)[![Northwestern Medicine logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnm.org%2FContent%2FNorthwestern%2Fimg%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=R1X1RwwhQ6Mxiz48Mao2E6TlyV9jeP5BuLtCo9rngKg) Northwestern MedicineStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/northwestern-medicine) ntrsStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![TEKsystems logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teksystems.com%2Ffavicon.ico) TEKsystemsEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/teksystems) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 122 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Business Analyst (Financial Crime Compliance)Lead+Tiger AnalyticsChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 9, 2026](/job/business-analyst-financial-crime-compliance-at-tiger-analytics-2b25431f-7ce3-5ef9-b52b-79c6f541b4e7)[Operations AnalystEntry-levelNorthwestern MedicineChicago, Illinois$74,568Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/operations-analyst-at-northwestern-medicine-78ddf8c0-1401-5744-8c38-6c8d7356e7f8)[Business AnalystMid-levelTransit TechnologiesNaperville, Illinois$100,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/business-analyst-at-transit-technologies-90436592-3358-5895-8424-77e478f0c3af)[Business AnalystMid-levelRSMChicago, Illinois$72,100Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/business-analyst-at-rsm-f6194546-e12b-5de0-9945-2d297cbacde4)[Business AnalystMid-levelRSM US SV, Ltda. De C.V. (El Salvador)Chicago, Illinois$72,100Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/business-analyst-at-rsm-us-sv-ltda-de-c-v-el-salvador-c63240b6-f073-5816-b70b-9634d925867b)[Operations AnalystEntry-levelNorthwestern MedicineChicago, Illinois$74,568Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/operations-analyst-at-northwestern-medicine-5d099e14-5aba-54c1-990c-b274246f69e7)[Operations AnalystEntry-levelNorthwestern MedicineChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/operations-analyst-at-northwestern-medicine-af9ae563-cc4d-5632-8b41-c79f9b7e168d)[Portfolio Analytics and Strategy Analyst Senior - Enterprise RiskEntry-levelPNCChicago, Illinois$86,250Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/portfolio-analytics-and-strategy-analyst-senior-enterprise-risk-at-pnc-a2660b6f-ef50-5c17-ab25-a841afdac4de) [Explore all 122 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Business+Analyst+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Business Analyst jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many business analyst jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 122 live business analyst openings from 79 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do business analyst jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $90,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $73,951 to $107,060. Based on the 80% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most business analyst openings in Chicago? Entry-level roles lead with 63 openings. Experience level is known for 86% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for business analyst jobs in Chicago? Capital One, Uline, Kearney, and PNC have the most open business analyst roles here right now, out of 79 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Business Analyst demand around Chicago. 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