Accountants and Auditors Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Accountants and Auditors in Illinois earn a median salary of $70,953 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.1% vs the national median of $81,680. An estimated 50,540 accountants and auditors are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $63,910 to $83,970 depending on location.
$70,953
Avg median salary in Illinois
$83,970
Highest paying metro
$63,910
Lowest paying metro
50,540
Employed in Illinois
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Accountants and Auditors salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | $83,970 | $62,340 | $113,660 | 1,580 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $81,210 | $68,750 | $102,190 | 41,860 |
| Decatur, IL | $78,240 | $62,170 | $105,100 | 340 |
| Peoria, IL | $75,140 | $58,230 | $94,540 | 1,210 |
| Bloomington, IL | $74,820 | $60,490 | $97,070 | 670 |
| Rockford, IL | $70,050 | $54,600 | $84,990 | 800 |
| South Illinois | $66,120 | $49,850 | $82,000 | 650 |
| West Central Illinois | $65,000 | $54,850 | $80,950 | 970 |
| Champaign, IL | $64,620 | $56,120 | $80,050 | 680 |
| Northwest Illinois | $64,250 | $51,460 | $78,990 | 670 |
| East Central Illinois | $64,110 | $53,490 | $79,640 | 890 |
| Kankakee, IL | $63,910 | $51,800 | $81,850 | 220 |