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Accounting manager salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does an Accounting Manager make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$117,375
16%
above national average
Average $117,375
Low $77,154
High $178,565

The average salary for a accounting manager is $117,375 per year in Chicago, IL. 396 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Accounting Manager job openings in Chicago, IL

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Senior Manager, Technical Acco...
Deloitte3.9out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$161,925 - $269,875 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Accounting Manager in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Alter Domus
 
$228,800per year
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Baker Tilly Canada
 
$194,443per year
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CrossCountry Consulting
 
$188,275per year
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HARVEY
 
$180,000per year
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Wipfli
 
$171,000per year
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JERRY
 
$162,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Accounting Managers near Chicago, IL

  1. Des Plaines, IL
    $129,914 per year
  2. Oak Brook, IL
    $122,796 per year
  3. Rosemont, IL
    $122,401 per year
  4. Deerfield, IL
    $118,999 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $117,375 per year

Where can an Accounting Manager earn more?

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Senior Accounting Manager

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