Data Analyst market brief · Chicago, IL
Entry-level Data Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL
55 entry-level data analyst openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 42 employers, led by Capital One, Global Channel Management, and 1872 Consulting. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,050–$98,366 a year (median $80,767), from the 60% of listings that disclose pay. 29% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
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Tracked jobs
- 55
- Live data analyst openings currently tracked in the Chicago market.
Companies hiring
- 42
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $80,767
- 60% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
Chicago's data analyst market is led by entry-level openings, with 55 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
55
Hiring employers
42
Salary coverage
60%
Median experience
2.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
23
20 companies · $68,000 median
Established employers
15
9 companies · $101,100 median
Top of market
5
4 companies
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$62,050
P50
$80,767
P75
$98,366
P90
$111,740
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.
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- 55 live roles tracked in this market.
- 42 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Data Analyst in Chicago
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
55 data analyst openings across 42 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 55 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Capital One is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view.
- 04
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 42 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 55 matches
Representative openings
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Entry-level Data 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.
- 01
How many entry-level data analyst jobs are open in Chicago?
Metaintro tracks 55 live entry-level data analyst openings from 42 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do entry-level data analyst jobs in Chicago pay?
The median posted salary is $80,767 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,050 to $98,366. Based on the 60% of current listings that disclose pay.
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Which companies are hiring for entry-level data analyst jobs in Chicago?
Capital One, Global Channel Management, 1872 Consulting, and Arsenault have the most open entry-level data analyst roles here right now, out of 42 hiring employers.
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