Tax Preparers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #27 of 48 · IL
10.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,530 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $54,480
Employment 1,310
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,030P25 $38,120 Median $54,480P75 $62,910P90 $76,150
About 80% of tax preparerss in Illinois earn between $33,030 and $76,150. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean tax preparers salary in Illinois is $54,530, about 10.5% below the U.S. average ($60,930). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,670 | $55,160 | 1,020 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $46,590 | $50,420 | 50 |