Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Illinois

$25,521 $82,823
10th pct Median: $48,153 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$25,521
25th Percentile$34,670
50th (Median)$48,153
75th Percentile$66,451
90th (Top Earners)$82,823
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Illinois median salary of $48,153 for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $48,590 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Illinois's lower cost of living (COL index: 99.1) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Illinois?
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois earn a median annual salary of $48,153 per year ($23.15/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $45,860.
Is Illinois a good state for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
Illinois pays above the national average for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Illinois is near the national average (COL index: 99.1).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 99.1 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $48,153 salary in Illinois has the purchasing power of approximately $48,590 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Illinois increase real purchasing power.
How does Illinois compare to neighboring states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Illinois

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $348,810
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $321,531
3 Neurologists $310,380
4 Surgeons, All Other $309,246
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $285,474
6 Psychiatrists $262,288
7 Physicians, Pathologists $256,116
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $255,507
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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