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Data Analyst jobs in Chicago, IL

Data analysts answer business questions with data — writing SQL, building dashboards, and turning metrics into clear recommendations for teams that need to make a call.

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Data Analyst (fully remote option)

Arsenault · Chicago, IL · Temporary

About the job Data Analyst (fully remote option) Arsenault Data Analyst Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Arsenault to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure.…

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Data Entry Specialist / Data Analyst

Arsenault · Chicago, IL · Part-time

About the job Data Entry Specialist / Data Analyst We are Legitimate Work From Home Data Entry Jobs are going to require that you have skills relevant to the position you are applying for. Training is provided based on t…

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Data Analyst

Benda Infotech · Chicago, IL · Full-time

Role Summary We are seeking a Data Analyst with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a problem‑solving mindset. This role will support business decision‑making by transforming raw data into actionable insig…

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Senior Data & Reporting Analyst

LaSalle Network · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$100k - $120k

Senior Data & Reporting Analyst Ready to turn data into business decisions? LaSalle Network is partnering with an industry-leading client to hire a Senior Data & Reporting Analyst who thrives in a collaborative, business…

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Data Analyst - Data Quality & Governance

Chicago, IL · Temporary
$33.75 - $35.75 per hour

Title: Asset Data & Governance Analyst – Facilities Operations Location: Remote – Chicago-Based Preferred, Occasional Travel Required (up to 3 trips during the 9-month engagement) Duration: 9-Month Contract with Potentia…

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Data Analyst

Wilson Elser · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$80k - $90k

looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Data Analyst position in our Chicago, IL Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid work…

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Data Analyst II, Office of Data Analytics

UnitedHealthcare · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$72.8k - $130k

responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Data Analyst 2 within the Office of Data Analytics will partner with Senior Data Analyst and cu…

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Czech Speaker-Data Labeling Analyst

Welo Data · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$26 - $28 per hour

Welo Data is looking for detail-oriented and reliable individuals to join our team as Data Labeling Analysts, supporting speech and voice AI systems. Project Details Job Title: Data Labeling Analyst Hiring in: Onsite (Ba…

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Data Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealthcare · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$60.2k - $107.4k

more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together The Data Analyst will be responsible for performing comprehensive analysis, supporting both phy…

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Senior Data Analyst

Purple Carrot · Chicago, IL
$95k - $115k

on doing plants better than anyone else - and we have the receipts to prove it. Description We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our mission-driven team. As an integral part of the Data department, you will j…

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Data Analyst Lead

Resource Innovations · Chicago, IL
$65k - $95k

Job Description Job Description Resource Innovations is seeking a Data Analyst Lead to join our growing team in Chicago, IL. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst LEad with a strong background in dat…

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Data Analyst

Harris & Harris · Chicago, IL

, specializing in the utilities, government, and healthcare markets. We’re looking for a friendly, professional, and motivated Data Analyst to join our Client Service team. If you’re looking for an organization that embr…

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What data analysts earn in Chicago

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $28–$41 $59k–$86k
Mid level $41–$54 $86k–$113k
Senior $52–$70 $108k–$146k

Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

SQLExcel / Google SheetsTableau, Power BI, or LookerBasic statisticsPython or R (a plus)Data cleaningDashboard designPresenting findings clearlyBusiness domain knowledge
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

A metric dropped 15% week over week. How do you investigate?

Segment first — by platform, region, source — and check for data issues before assuming a real change. A methodical decomposition is exactly what they want.

Walk me through a dashboard or report you built that people actually used.

Focus on the decision it supported and how you designed for the audience. Adoption is the success metric, not chart count.

How comfortable are you with SQL? Describe a complex query you wrote.

Mention joins, window functions, or CTEs in the context of a real question. Expect a live exercise, so pick an example you can reconstruct.

A stakeholder wants data that supports a conclusion they already hold. What do you do?

Show that you present what the data says, frame caveats respectfully, and stay useful without becoming a rubber stamp.

How do you check whether your analysis is correct before sharing it?

Talk about sanity checks against known totals, replicating with a second method, and having someone review the logic. Self-QA habits separate reliable analysts.

Correlation versus causation — give a business example where it matters.

Use a concrete case, like ice cream and sunburn or a marketing example, and mention what would move you toward causal confidence, such as an experiment.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For data analysts specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Tie each analysis to the decision or dollar outcome it drove — 'identified churn segment worth $400K in retained revenue' is the format that works.

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List SQL first and honestly grade your level; it is the single most tested skill for this role.

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Name the BI tools you have shipped dashboards in, and how many people relied on them.

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Show domain context (e-commerce, SaaS, healthcare) because analysts are hired into a business, not just a toolset.

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A small portfolio of public analyses with clear write-ups can offset limited job experience.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Junior Data Analyst
02 Data Analyst
03 Senior Data Analyst
04 Analytics Manager
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