Senior Program Analyst: Data & Performance
City of Chicago
Chicago, IL · $75k a year · Posted November 4, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for government pay after cost of living$146k · of 18
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest684 jobs · of 51
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes684 jobs · of 36
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest1,140 openings · of 59
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- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest80 / 100 · of 20
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- Best cities for data and analytics pay after cost of living #1 Foster ($232k)
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $75,340 a year. Across 26 open senior program analyst listings that state pay, the middle half runs $106,000 to $132,500 and the median is $125,000. That is 40% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
City of Chicago is seeking a Program Analyst in the Seniors Division of the Department of Family and Support Services. The role involves researching, analyzing, and monitoring program efficiency, with emphasis on data-driven insights. Strong skills in Python, R, Excel/VBA...