Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $45,870 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $32,480
90th percentile $62,380
Employed locally 420
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,480
    25th
    $38,830
    50th (median)
    $45,870
    75th
    $52,820
    90th
    $62,380

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 67% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    District of Columbia $62,470
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950

    Nearby metros — Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,760
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $57,280
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,910
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $53,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $53,050

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,080
    Customer Service Representatives $40,610
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,400
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,570
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kankakee, IL is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salaries?

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Kankakee, IL is 6.8% below the national median of $49,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,480 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,830.