Accountants and Auditors Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $63,910 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.73
10th percentile $46,120
90th percentile $104,480
Employed locally 220
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,120
    25th
    $51,800
    50th (median)
    $63,910
    75th
    $81,850
    90th
    $104,480

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 94% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $90,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $89,680
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $84,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,030
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $83,990
    Springfield, IL $83,970

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Human Resources Specialists $61,220
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,670
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,940
    Training and Development Specialists $58,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,820
    Project Management Specialists $91,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Kankakee, IL is $30.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.06 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Kankakee, IL is 21.8% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $46,120 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,800.