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Accountant salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does an Accountant make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$70,688
same
as national average
Average $70,688
Low $39,302
High $127,136

The average salary for a accountant is $70,688 per year in Chicago, IL. 174 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Accountant job openings in Chicago, IL

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Accountant
OptiPeople Resources
Chicago, IL
$65,000 - $70,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Accountant in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SAP
 
$302,850per year
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Gusto
 
$188,828per year
Tandym Group
 
$125,000per year
All In Solutions
 
$125,000per year
The Matlen Silver Group, Inc.
 
$124,800per year
Real Soft, Inc.
 
$115,000per year

Highest paying cities for Accountants near Chicago, IL

  1. Springfield, IL
    $83,077 per year
  2. Oak Brook, IL
    $80,181 per year
  3. Schaumburg, IL
    $77,301 per year
  4. Aurora, IL
    $74,442 per year
  5. Naperville, IL
    $73,641 per year

Where can an Accountant earn more?

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