How much does an accountant and auditor make in Springfield?
$86,440a year
Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $41.56 an hour or $7,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.56
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,590Median: $86,440Highest 10%: $141,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,590 | $27.69 | |
| 25th | $64,790 | $31.15 | |
| Median | $86,440 | $41.56 | |
| 75th | $117,600 | $56.53 | |
| 90th | $141,600 | $68.07 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $154,400 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $102,000 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,000 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $95,990 |
| Management Analyst | $91,650 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $83,490 |
| Cost Estimator | $82,230 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $78,840 |
| Loan Officer | $78,600 |
| Logistician | $77,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $41.56 ($86,440 a year).
Do accountant and auditors make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $86,440 against $83,680 nationally, 3% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $80,230, so Springfield pays 8% more.
Where does Springfield rank for accountant and auditor pay?
46 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does an accountant and auditor make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,600 or more.
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.