Bookkeeper Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median bookkeeper in the Chicago area earns $51,440 a year ($24.73 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($50,670) and 4% above the Illinois median ($49,560). Half of the 35,660 bookkeepers there earn between $45,620 and $61,610.
Median $51,440
10th: $36,14090th: $73,430
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,140 | $32,360 | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $45,620 | $42,680 | $43,520 |
| Median | $51,440 | $49,560 | $50,670 |
| 75th percentile | $61,610 | $60,130 | $61,470 |
| 90th percentile | $73,430 | $71,480 | $74,550 |
| Average | $54,100 | $51,860 | $53,560 |
| Jobs | 35,660 | 51,470 | 1,373,680 |
Chicago, IL ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bookkeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($66,130).
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- San Jose, CA: $66,130
- San Francisco, CA: $65,530
- Boston, MA: $60,960
- New York, NY: $60,640
- Seattle, WA: $60,460
- Hartford, CT: $59,470
- Washington, DC: $59,290
- Los Angeles, CA: $58,590
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Similar jobs in Chicago, IL
- Billing Clerk: $49,960
- Customer Service Representative: $47,100
- Office Clerk: $46,330
- Administrative Assistant: $50,440
- Office Manager: $71,730
- Medical Secretary: $47,680
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.