Accountant Salary in Illinois
Based on 55K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$79,300
$38.125/hr
vs National Average
$79,712
-0.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $132K
55K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Accountant in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,690 |
| 25th percentile | $64,360 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $79,300 |
| 75th percentile | $100,540 |
| 90th percentile | $132,080 |
Historical Salary Trend — Accountant in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,800 |
| 2023 | $78,280 |
| 2024 | $79,300 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,800 | $73,060 |
| 2023 | $78,280 | $76,751 |
| 2024 | $79,300 | $79,712 |