Payroll Accountant Salary in Chicago, IL.
Updated on: May 13, 2026
How much does a Payroll Accountant make in Chicago, IL?
The average Payroll Accountant in Chicago, IL makes $97,827,
23% above the national average Payroll Accountant salary of $79,641.
This pay is 12% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Seattle, WA.
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