May 2025 OEWS estimate
Accountants and Auditor Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $82,360, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$82,360
Mean annual salary
$91,990
Employment estimate
41,360
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $82,360 |
| Mean annual salary | $91,990 |
| 10th percentile | $59,530 |
| 25th percentile | $72,280 |
| 50th percentile | $82,360 |
| 75th percentile | $103,120 |
| 90th percentile | $134,100 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $82,360
- U.S. median
- $83,680
- Difference
- 1.6%
What the data shows
- Accountants and Auditors in Chicago, IL earn 1.6% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $72,280–$103,120.
- BLS estimates employment at 41,360 workers in this metro area.