Accounting specialist: Average Salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

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How much does a Accounting specialist make in Chicago, IL?

$59,393/ Annual
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The average Accounting specialist in Chicago, IL is $59,393 per year or $30.06 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $41,484 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $116,500 per year.

Median$59,393

Low$41,484

High$116,500

Accounting specialist: Average Salary in United States of America

California$62,108

Maryland$61,996

Virginia$61,624

New York$61,096

New Jersey$58,638

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