Accountant Salary in Chicago, IL
Median: $86,580/yr — $6,700 (8%) above the national median. Range: $68,515–$108,717.
Last updated: 2026-04-22 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2024
Accountant Salary in Chicago vs. National Average
25th Pct (Chicago)
$68,515
Median (Chicago)
$86,580
75th Pct (Chicago)
$108,717
National median: $79,880/yr. Chicago is $6,700 (8%) above the national median.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024
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