Staff Accountant/payroll Salary in Chicago, IL.
Updated on: Mar 25, 2026
How much does a Staff Accountant/payroll make in Chicago, IL?
The average Staff Accountant/payroll in Chicago, IL makes $93,888,
23% above the national average Staff Accountant/payroll salary of $76,434.
This pay is 3% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Dallas, TX, and Boston, MA.
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