Tax Preparers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Illinois
Tax Preparers in Illinois earn a median salary of $45,570 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.9% vs the national median of $50,560. An estimated 540 tax preparers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $44,550 to $46,590 depending on location.
$45,570
Avg median salary in Illinois
$46,590
Highest paying metro
$44,550
Lowest paying metro
540
Employed in Illinois
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Tax Preparers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Illinois | $46,590 | $31,820 | $61,460 | 50 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $44,550 | $34,580 | $61,500 | 490 |