How much does a tax preparer make in Illinois?
$54,480a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Illinois. That is $26.19 an hour or $4,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.19
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,030Median: $54,480Highest 10%: $76,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,030 | $15.88 | |
| 25th | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| Median | $54,480 | $26.19 | |
| 75th | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| 90th | $76,150 | $36.61 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $69,210 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,280 |
| Chicago, IL | $48,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 15. Wyoming | $57,990 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $57,680 |
| 17. North Dakota | $57,060 |
| 18. Illinois | $54,480 |
| 19. Iowa | $53,660 |
| 20. South Dakota | $52,530 |
| 21. Delaware | $51,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $26.19 ($54,480 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $54,480 against $54,920 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for tax preparer pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays tax preparers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $69,210 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.