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Senior Financial Analyst Salary in Chicago

Senior Financial Analyst Salary in Chicago

Senior Financial Analysts in Chicago earn $96K–$150K. Median: $122K. Based on 45 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $96K–$150K salary range

Median: $122K  ·  Based on 45 public job postings  ·  Updated July 1, 2026


This Senior Financial Analyst salary benchmark for Chicago is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Senior Financial Analyst pay in Chicago vs. national

  • Chicago: $122K median
  • National: $125K median

Chicago Senior Financial Analyst pay runs 3% below the national median.

Finance salaries in Chicago by seniority

What does a Senior Financial Analyst in Chicago do?

Senior Financial Analysts are finance and accounting professionals who own planning, reporting, and controls. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Chicago-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Senior Financial Analyst salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $122K, with a typical range of $96K–$150K, based on 45 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Chicago compare to the national Senior Financial Analyst salary?
The national median is $125K; Chicago is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Chicago postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 45 public job postings located in Chicago (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Chicago postings required to publish. Last refreshed July 1, 2026.

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