Accountant Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 7 current accountant listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 7 disclosed ranges

$72,500/yr

$55,000small sample of 7$87,500

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

HRP Groupup to $87,500
Mandarich Law Groupup to $80,000
Beneficial Reuse Management LLCup to $72,500
VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobsup to $72,200
LaSalle Networkup to $66,560

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Accountant roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Accountant- Development & Strategic Finance

HRP Group · Chicago, Illinois

$80,000 - $95,000

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Staff Accountant - High-Volume Court Costs & IOLTA

Mandarich Law Group · Chicago, Illinois

$75,000 - $85,000

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Staff Accountant Growth Focus, Month-End Expert

Beneficial Reuse Management LLC · Chicago, Illinois

$65,000 - $80,000

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Staff Accountant Growth Focus, Month-End Expert

Beneficial Reuse Management LLC · Chicago, Illinois

$65,000 - $80,000

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Staff Accountant - SOX & Monthly Close (Entry Level)

VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs · Chicago, Illinois

$60,800 - $83,600

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NetSuite Staff Accountant: 4-5 Month Onsite Contract

LaSalle Network · Chicago, Illinois

$30 - $34

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What moves Accountant pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior accountant roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same accountant title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Chicago offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Accountant make in Chicago?

Based on 7 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $72,500 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Accountant?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

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