DOL Median (Illinois)
$40,560
vs National
+0.2%
National: $40,477BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,944
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,560
+0.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$40,477
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois earns $40,560 in nominal terms, which is 0.2% above the national average of $40,477. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,944 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SK TAX ASSOCIATES LLC | $54,246 | 1 |
| MW TAXES INC | $53,123 | 1 |
| Market Track LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| ADVANTAGE FUTURES LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| GP Transportation Co. dba GP Transco | $47,736 | 1 |
| MFRANKLIN INC | $47,736 | 1 |
| TAXPOL BELMONT CORP | $47,715 | 1 |
| Lakhani Hospitality Inc | $47,000 | 1 |
| RENEWAL CARE PARTNERS | $46,500 | 1 |
| DM EXPRESS INC | $46,000 | 1 |
| GOOD HEART HOSPICE INC. | $45,760 | 1 |
| Hing Kee Inc | $44,450 | 1 |
| MK Construction & Builders Inc | $44,138 | 2 |
| American Distributors LLC | $43,495 | 1 |
| LIN LINCOLN CPAS LLC | $42,328 | 1 |
| Fredd Construction Inc. | $42,328 | 1 |
| Valhalla Trading Co. dba Wakamono | $42,328 | 1 |
| Ultra Trucking Inc | $41,683 | 1 |
| Blue Onionz LLC | $41,683 | 1 |
| Pilsen Plaza Corporation dba Discount Mall | $41,579 | 2 |
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How much does a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make in Illinois?
The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in Illinois is $40,560 based on 74 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks?
A Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Illinois earns 0.2% more than the national median of $40,477, or $43,944 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.