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State of IllinoisCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

State of Illinois interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.4 / 10Based on 81 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at State of Illinois: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Business AnalystSoftware EngineerAccountantFinancial Analyst

At a glance

4.4/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.4 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 32% of companies we track.
4
Role guides
81
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$7k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the State of Illinois interview?

Aggregated from 81 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy37%
Medium53%
Hard10%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
77%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

62 offers across 81 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
56%positive
Positive 56%Neutral 28%Negative 16%
02 · Topic breakdown

What State of Illinois actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Excel (Spreadsheets)
100%
Java
100%
Excel Spreadsheet Modeling
100%
Handling Ambiguous or Poorly Written Questions
95%
Excel Formulas
95%
Java 7
95%
Excel Formulas & Functions
95%
Responding to Contradictory Requirements
91%
Excel Skills Testing (Hands-On Assessment)
91%
Excel Layout & Spreadsheet Design
91%
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
91%
Business Analysis Fundamentals
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions State of Illinois interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Business Analyst
$8k-$8k total comp
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Software Engineer
$6k-$11k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Accountant
$6k-$8k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Financial Analyst
$6k-$8k
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04 · Compensation

What State of Illinois pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $7k
Level$0kTotal comp range$50kTotal
All levels
Base $6k-$11k
$6k-$11k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

State of Illinois interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the State of Illinois interview?

Candidates most commonly rate State of Illinois interviews as medium, based on 81 reported interviews. About 77% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does State of Illinois pay?

Reported total comp across roles at State of Illinois ranges from roughly $6k to $11k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does State of Illinois test in interviews?

State of Illinois interviews most often cover Excel (Spreadsheets), Java, Excel Spreadsheet Modeling, Handling Ambiguous or Poorly Written Questions, and Excel Formulas. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at State of Illinois?

Dataford has interview guides for 4 roles at State of Illinois, including Accountant, Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, and Software Engineer.

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