How much does an accountant and auditor make in Illinois?
$80,230a year
Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in Illinois. That is $38.57 an hour or $6,686 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.57
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,510Median: $80,230Highest 10%: $132,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,510 | $26.21 | |
| 25th | $66,290 | $31.87 | |
| Median | $80,230 | $38.57 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.17 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.46 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $86,440 |
| Chicago, IL | $82,360 |
| Peoria, IL | $79,540 |
| St. Louis, MO | $78,880 |
| Davenport, IA | $77,600 |
| Decatur, IL | $76,720 |
| Bloomington, IL | $76,510 |
| Rockford, IL | $75,260 |
| Paducah, KY | $73,650 |
| Kankakee, IL | $71,610 |
| Champaign, IL | $69,670 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $64,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for accountant and auditors.
| 18. Minnesota | $81,600 |
| 19. Nevada | $81,600 |
| 20. Texas | $80,920 |
| 21. Illinois | $80,230 |
| 22. Utah | $79,990 |
| 23. Arizona | $79,970 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $79,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.57 ($80,230 a year).
Do accountant and auditors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $80,230 against $83,680 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Illinois rank for accountant and auditor pay?
Illinois ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays accountant and auditors the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $86,440 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.