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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,560
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.5% vs 2024
$51,860
Mean Salary
$49,560
Median Salary
$23.83
Hourly Rate
51,470 people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois earn a median salary of $49,560 per year ($4,130/month).
This is 2.0% below the national average of $50,589.
Illinois ranks #23 out of 51 states for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay.
Approximately 51,470 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 1.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
Top Skills
Mathematics
3.38
Reading Comprehension
3.25
Active Listening
3.25
Critical Thinking
3.25
Writing
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.18
Administrative
3.89
Mathematics
3.82
English Language
3.36
Economics and Accounting
3.35
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(40.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois range from $32,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $71,480 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,680 and $60,130.
Median $49,560
P10: $32,360P25: $42,680P75: $60,130P90: $71,480
10th
$32,360
25th
$42,680
Median
$49,560
75th
$60,130
90th
$71,480
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,360
$15.56
$2,696
25th Percentile
$42,680
$20.52
$3,556
Median (50th)
$49,560
$23.83
$4,130
75th Percentile
$60,130
$28.91
$5,010
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$71,480
$34.37
$5,956
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#23
Illinois ranks #23 of 51 states
$50,589
National avg. for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois is $49,560 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,860.
What is the salary range for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois?
Salaries for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois range from $32,360 at the 10th percentile to $71,480 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,680 and $60,130.
What is the starting salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois?
Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions in Illinois typically start around $32,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,680 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 51,470 people are employed as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois is approximately $23.83 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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