Business Intelligence Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Business Intelligence Engineer jobs in Illinois are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, retail technology, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from junior analyst-developers through senior data architects. Chicago is the dominant hiring market, followed by activity in Naperville and Schaumburg, where large corporate campuses anchor consistent demand. Employers with deep roots in Illinois that regularly hire business intelligence engineers include Allstate, United Airlines, and Walgreens, with sought-after specialties in cloud data warehousing, self-service analytics platforms, and enterprise reporting pipelines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerRyerson
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring15
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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FujiFilm
Business Intelligence Analyst
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FujiFilm
New 14h ago
Business Intelligence Analyst
FujiFilm
Hanover Park, Illinois
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Business Operations
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Ryerson
Data & Business Intelligence Analyst
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Ryerson
New 19h ago
Data & Business Intelligence Analyst
Ryerson
Downers Grove, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$65k - $97k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in statistics
1,001-5,000

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Ryerson
Sr. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Developer
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Ryerson
New 19h ago
Sr. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Developer
Ryerson
Downers Grove, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$131k - $197k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Novolex
Business Intelligence Analyst
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Novolex
New 23h ago
Business Intelligence Analyst
Novolex
Lake Forest, Illinois
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
IT Support
Systems Administration
$65k - $85k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Honigman LLP
Pricing and BI Analyst
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Honigman LLP
Added 1d ago
Pricing and BI Analyst
Honigman LLP
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$80k - $90k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
501-1,000

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Business Intelligence Engineer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Downers Grove
2 jobs
Itasca
1 job
Addison
1 job
Lansing
1 job
Mattoon
1 job
Rosemont
1 job
Deerfield
1 job
Wood Dale
1 job

Business Intelligence Engineer Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Ryerson
Ryerson2 open roles
GEICO
GEICO1 open role
AbbVie
AbbVie1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in business intelligence engineer jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one major BI platform such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
  • Experience designing or maintaining data warehouses, data models, or ETL pipelines
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Ability to translate business questions into analytical requirements and present findings to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience working with large, complex datasets and writing optimized queries in a production environment

Business Intelligence Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business intelligence engineer in Illinois?

Business intelligence engineering in Illinois requires no state-issued license or registration, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Building proficiency in SQL, a major BI tool such as Power BI or Tableau, and a cloud platform strengthens any application. Vendor certifications from Microsoft, Google, or AWS are widely recognized by Illinois employers and help candidates stand out in a competitive Chicago-area market.

How much do business intelligence engineers make in Illinois?

Business intelligence engineers in Illinois earn a median of about $106,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,810 for the lowest 10% to over $168,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire business intelligence engineers in Illinois?

Employers hiring business intelligence engineers in Illinois right now include Ryerson, GEICO, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in financial services, insurance, and retail means that large, established corporate employers make up a significant share of available roles.

Which Illinois cities have the most business intelligence engineer jobs?

Chicago, Downers Grove, and Itasca have the most business intelligence engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its dense cluster of corporate headquarters in finance, healthcare, and technology, while Naperville and Schaumburg generate consistent demand from large suburban campuses where major insurers, consulting firms, and enterprise technology companies are based.

Are there remote business intelligence engineer jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields, since business intelligence engineering is almost entirely desk-based and deliverables are digital. About 83% of business intelligence engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of distributed analytical work. Roles focused on dashboard development, reporting automation, and data modeling are the most likely to be offered with full or partial remote flexibility.

How can I get hired as a business intelligence engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a junior data analyst or reporting analyst role, which large Illinois employers in healthcare and financial services regularly fill with recent graduates. Companies such as Advocate Health Care, Northern Trust, and Aon have historically hired entry-level analysts who grow into BI engineering functions. Building a portfolio of SQL queries, a published Tableau or Power BI dashboard, and completing a cloud provider's foundational certification gives a candidate concrete proof of skill that compensates for limited work history.

Where can I find and apply to business intelligence engineer jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to business intelligence engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to each listing.

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