Accountants and Auditors Salary in Illinois
Accountants and Auditors in Illinois earn a median of $80,230 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($83,680)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,930
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,510; the top 10% earn over $131,990. Nationally the range is $56,020 to $144,090.
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How much do accountants and auditors make in Illinois?
The median is $80,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,510 and the top 10% earn over $131,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for accountants and auditors?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $83,680). Living costs are not included.