Payroll Accountant Salary in Chicago, IL.
Updated on: Nov 12, 2025
How much does a Payroll Accountant make in Chicago, IL?
The average Payroll Accountant in Chicago, IL makes $97,798,
23% above the national average Payroll Accountant salary of $79,617.
This pay is 3% greater than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Kansas City, MO, and Milwaukee, WI.
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