POLICY ANALYST
City of Chicago
Chicago, IL · $16k–$79k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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Where Chicago, IL ranks
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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
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes1,140 openings · of 48
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest80 / 100 · of 20
Pay compared with the market
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About the job
POLICY ANALYST Job Number: 1430-DPD-2026
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POLICY ANALYST
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Number of Positions: 1
Starting Salary: BX16, $ 78,768
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/7/2026
Under general direction...