Customer Insights Analyst Jobs in Illinois

Customer Insights Analyst jobs in Illinois are actively in demand, concentrated in consumer goods, retail, financial services, and healthcare analytics, with openings at every level from entry-level research associate through senior analyst and team lead. Chicago drives the bulk of hiring, with meaningful clusters in Naperville and Schaumburg where corporate headquarters anchor the market. Well-established Illinois employers such as Walgreens, Morningstar, and Kraft Heinz regularly recruit customer insights analysts, with the strongest demand in shopper analytics, voice-of-customer research, and loyalty program measurement. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerApplied Systems
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring4
Work type82% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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United Airlines
Analyst - Business Partner Insights & Solutions
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United Airlines
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Analyst - Business Partner Insights & Solutions
United Airlines
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$67k - $87k/yr
Associate's degree
10,000+

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(SAE) Senior Analyst, Insights & Intelligence - Burson Global
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(SAE) Senior Analyst, Insights & Intelligence - Burson Global
Burson Global
Chicago, Illinois
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$40k - $85k/yr
Hybrid
Experience equivalent to degree accepted

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Circana
Analyst Client Insights
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Circana
Added 1w ago
Analyst Client Insights
Circana
Chicago, Illinois
Data Analytics
Data Science
$56k - $68k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Zebra Technologies
Market Insights Analyst
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Zebra Technologies
Added 2w ago
Market Insights Analyst
Zebra Technologies
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$68k - $103k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in statistics
5,001-10,000

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Kraft Heinz
Senior Finance Analyst, Economic Insights & Analytics
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Kraft Heinz
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Senior Finance Analyst, Economic Insights & Analytics
Kraft Heinz
Chicago, Illinois
Accounting
Business Analysis
Investment Operations
$90k - $112k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Customer Insights Analyst Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
11 jobs
Rosemont
1 job
Park Ridge
1 job
Lincolnshire
1 job

Customer Insights Analyst Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Applied Systems
Applied Systems3 open roles
Circana
Circana2 open roles
SPINS
SPINS1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in customer insights analyst jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, statistics, psychology, or a related analytical field
  • Proficiency in survey platforms and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
  • Experience designing and analyzing quantitative and qualitative consumer research studies
  • Ability to synthesize large datasets and translate findings into clear business recommendations
  • Familiarity with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen, IRI, or similar consumer panels
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting insights to cross-functional stakeholders

Customer Insights Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a customer insights analyst in Illinois?

A bachelor's degree in marketing, psychology, statistics, or business analytics is the standard entry point for customer insights analyst roles in Illinois. No state-issued license is required. Illinois employers, especially those headquartered in the Chicago metro, typically look for candidates who have completed coursework or internships in consumer research, data analysis, or market research methods. Building proficiency in tools like Tableau, SPSS, or Qualtrics and assembling a portfolio of research projects strengthens competitiveness in this market.

How much do customer insights analysts make in Illinois?

Customer insights analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $79,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,970 for the lowest 10% to over $139,110 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire customer insights analysts in Illinois?

Employers hiring customer insights analysts in Illinois right now include Applied Systems, Circana, and SPINS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's concentration of major consumer goods, retail, and financial services headquarters in and around Chicago makes it one of the more active states for this role.

Which Illinois cities have the most customer insights analyst jobs?

Chicago, Rosemont, and Park Ridge lead for customer insights analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is home to the headquarters of major consumer brands, financial firms, and healthcare organizations that run large in-house insights teams, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract openings from corporate campuses and regional offices that serve those same industries.

Are there remote customer insights analyst jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. Customer insights analysis is desk-based and output-driven, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 91% of customer insights analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broad employer comfort with distributed analytical teams. Research design, survey analysis, and report writing are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.

How can I get hired as a customer insights analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to junior market research or consumer research associate roles at Illinois-based consumer goods and retail companies, which regularly hire recent graduates. Large Chicago-area employers in packaged goods and financial services run structured analyst rotational programs that accept candidates without direct insights experience. Moving laterally from adjacent roles such as marketing coordinator, data analyst, or category analyst is also a common route. Completing a Qualtrics or Google Analytics certification and building a sample research report demonstrates practical skills that compensate for limited work history.

Where can I find and apply to customer insights analyst jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to customer insights analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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