Accountants and Auditors Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,250 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.89
10th percentile $41,000
90th percentile $102,040
Employed locally 670
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,000
    25th
    $51,460
    50th (median)
    $64,250
    75th
    $78,990
    90th
    $102,040

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $64,190
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,780
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,560
    Loan Officers $76,600
    Training and Development Specialists $67,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Northwest Illinois is $30.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.28 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Northwest Illinois is 21.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $41,000 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,460.