Tax Preparers Salary in Illinois
Tax Preparers in Illinois earn a median of $54,480 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($54,920)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,310
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,030; the top 10% earn over $76,150. Nationally the range is $33,760 to $99,270.
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Tax Preparers pay in Illinois
How much do tax preparers make in Illinois?
The median is $54,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,030 and the top 10% earn over $76,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for tax preparers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 48 (−1% vs. the national median of $54,920). Living costs are not included.