What is the median salary for Accountant in Chicago?

The median salary for Accountant in Chicago is USD 70,400 - USD 90,000 per year.

How does the Accountant salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Accountant in United States is USD 75,000 - USD 85,000, while in Chicago it is USD 76,513 - USD 95,764.

Accountant Salary in United States

Accountant Salary in Chicago

Based on 602 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

+7.6% vs 2025

Average salary

$76,513 - $95,764

Median salary

$70,400 - $90,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$56K

25th percentile$60K

Median$70K

75th percentile$86K

90th percentile$90K

50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $85,750 USD

The median salary is $70,400

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

76,513 - 95,764

Median salary

70,400 - 90,000

602 job openings

United States

Average salary

75,000 - 85,000

Median salary

75,000 - 85,000

120,396 job openings

Other cities

New York3,688 job openings

Dallas2,185 job openings

Houston1,826 job openings

Madison1,680 job openings

Los Angeles1,285 job openings

Atlanta1,255 job openings

Kansas City897 job openings

Austin791 job openings

Miami486 job openings

Phoenix459 job openings

Charlotte409 job openings

Minneapolis395 job openings

Denver392 job openings

Boston383 job openings

Tampa366 job openings

Jackson353 job openings

San Diego321 job openings

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The average salary for a Accountant in Chicago, United States is USD 76,513 - USD 95,764 per year in 2026, based on 602 job listings.

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