Accountant salary in Illinois
Accountants in Illinois earn a median $80,230 a year, 4% below the national median of $83,680. That ranks #21 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $61,445.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 13-2011. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $80,230 | $6,686 | $3,086 | $38.57 |
| Average pay | $88,910 | $7,409 | $3,420 | $42.75 |
| Take-home (median) | $61,445 | $5,120 | $2,363 | $29.54 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $8,821 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $6,138 |
| Illinois income tax | $3,827 |
| Take-home | $61,445 |
Illinois's prices are 0% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $61,471 buys in an average-priced state. The Illinois minimum wage is $15.00; the median accountant earns 2.6 times that.
Accountant pay in Illinois vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $80,230 | $61,445 | $61,471 |
| Indiana | $77,720 | $61,243 | $65,620 |
| Iowa | $77,440 | $61,018 | $69,527 |
| Kentucky | $75,270 | $59,266 | $65,735 |
| Missouri | $76,590 | $60,049 | $66,121 |
| Wisconsin | $79,400 | $61,860 | $65,742 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do accountants make in Illinois?
- The median salary is $80,230 a year ($38.57 an hour), and the average is $88,910, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do accountants take home in Illinois?
- About $61,445 a year after federal and Illinois taxes, or $2,363 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do accountants earn more in Illinois than the national average?
- Illinois ranks #21 of 51 for median pay, 4% below the U.S. median of $83,680. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #47.