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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$54,100
- Springfield$52,600
- Champaign$51,490
- Decatur$50,080
- Peoria$49,710
- Rockford$49,480
- Kankakee$48,610
- Bloomington$48,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $54,100 | $51,440 | $45,620 | $43,112 | 104 |
| Springfield | $52,600 | $50,780 | $43,520 | $41,981 | 93 |
| Champaign | $51,490 | $48,830 | $43,210 | $41,145 | 93 |
| Decatur | $50,080 | $48,200 | $42,500 | $40,081 | 88 |
| Peoria | $49,710 | $47,670 | $42,090 | $39,802 | 91 |
| Rockford | $49,480 | $46,790 | $42,330 | $39,629 | 92 |
| Kankakee | $48,610 | $47,240 | $39,930 | $38,973 | 96 |
| Bloomington | $48,210 | $45,220 | $41,360 | $38,671 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in other states
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by city and state
More about pay in Illinois
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-3031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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