verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$80,230/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.57/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
54,930
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$80,264 #41 of 51

Accountant pay in Illinois, explained

Accountants in Illinois earn a median of $80,230 per year ($38.57 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $54,510, while the most experienced accountants reach about $131,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $80,230 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $80,230 is worth about $80,264 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #41 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$54,510
$26.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,230
$38.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,990
$63.46/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $80,230 $80,264
Wisconsin $79,400 $84,383 +$830
Indiana $77,720 $83,275 +$2,510
Iowa $77,440 $88,239 +$2,790
Missouri $76,590 $84,334 +$3,640
Kentucky $75,270 $83,486 +$4,960

Accountant in Illinois: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Illinois?

Accountants in Illinois earn a median of $80,230 per year ($38.57 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Illinois pay accountants well?

At $80,230, Illinois pays 4% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 54,930 work in the state.

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