How much does an IT Systems Analyst III make in Chicago, IL? The average IT Systems Analyst III salary in Chicago, IL is $116,322 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $104,886 and $127,767. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

IT Systems Analyst III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile IT Systems Analyst III Salary $94,474 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile IT Systems Analyst III Salary $104,886 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile IT Systems Analyst III Salary $116,322 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile IT Systems Analyst III Salary $127,767 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile IT Systems Analyst III Salary $138,188 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
25% $104,886 10% $94,474 90% $138,188 75% $127,767 $116,322 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does an IT Systems Analyst III need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Installation: The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.

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ERP: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.

Analysis 4.57%
Installation 0.88%
ERP 0.61%
Others 93.94%

Job Description for IT Systems Analyst III

IT Systems Analyst III analyzes, designs, and troubleshoots an organization's information technology systems and processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness. Uses defined policies and procedures to evaluate and design new IT systems or enhance existing systems to integrate with current and future needs. Being an IT Systems Analyst III tests and evaluates the compatibility and integration of new systems with existing infrastructure, networks, and applications. Designs models and utilizes analysis and solution development methods, including process maps, flow charts, and diagrams. Additionally, IT Systems Analyst III supports management with project planning, risk assessment, and project tracking to deliver timely IT solutions within budget. May create coding and logic specifications for developers. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The IT Systems Analyst III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an IT Systems Analyst III typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For IT Systems Analyst III, the upper level is IT Systems Analyst IV and then progresses to IT Systems Analyst V.

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IT Systems Analyst III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of IT Systems Analyst III, the highest IT Systems Analyst III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the IT Systems Analyst III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest IT Systems Analyst III salary is in Miami, FL, where the IT Systems Analyst III salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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