Accountants and Auditors salary in Illinois — GUPPI −7.2%
What is the wage premium for Accountants and Auditors in Illinois?
Illinois pays $80,230/year for Accountants and Auditors (BLS OEWS May 2025) — −7.2% below the national employment-weighted average of $86,427. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): −7.2%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Illinois ranks #21 of 51 states for Accountants and Auditors pay. National employment-weighted average: $86,427.
How this is calculatedState median
$80,230
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$86,427
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#21
of 51 states
Accountants and Auditors — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $111,530 | +29.0% |
| 2 | New York | $102,640 | +18.8% |
| 3 | New Jersey | $100,830 | +16.7% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $99,460 | +15.1% |
| 5 | Connecticut | $97,550 | +12.9% |
| 6 | Colorado | $97,030 | +12.3% |
| 7 | California | $97,050 | +12.3% |
| 8 | Washington | $96,550 | +11.7% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $95,820 | +10.9% |
| 10 | Delaware | $95,020 | +9.9% |
| 11 | Virginia | $93,290 | +7.9% |
| 12 | Maryland | $89,370 | +3.4% |
| 13 | Oregon | $85,800 | −0.7% |
| 14 | Alaska | $83,460 | −3.4% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $83,470 | −3.4% |
| 16 | North Carolina | $82,050 | −5.1% |
| 17 | Georgia | $81,900 | −5.2% |
| 18 | Nevada | $81,600 | −5.6% |
| 19 | Minnesota | $81,600 | −5.6% |
| 20 | Texas | $80,920 | −6.4% |
| 21 | Illinois ← | $80,230 | −7.2% |
| 22 | Utah | $79,990 | −7.4% |
| 23 | Arizona | $79,970 | −7.5% |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $79,400 | −8.1% |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $79,370 | −8.2% |
| 26 | Ohio | $79,320 | −8.2% |
| 27 | Florida | $79,250 | −8.3% |
| 28 | Kansas | $79,000 | −8.6% |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $79,000 | −8.6% |
| 30 | South Dakota | $78,880 | −8.7% |
| 31 | Vermont | $78,890 | −8.7% |
| 32 | Michigan | $78,820 | −8.8% |
| 33 | New Mexico | $78,580 | −9.1% |
| 34 | Indiana | $77,720 | −10.1% |
| 35 | Wyoming | $77,620 | −10.2% |
| 36 | Iowa | $77,440 | −10.4% |
| 37 | Maine | $77,480 | −10.4% |
| 38 | Tennessee | $76,840 | −11.1% |
| 39 | Missouri | $76,590 | −11.4% |
| 40 | South Carolina | $76,560 | −11.4% |
| 41 | Montana | $75,810 | −12.3% |
| 42 | North Dakota | $75,730 | −12.4% |
| 43 | Kentucky | $75,270 | −12.9% |
| 44 | Alabama | $74,880 | −13.4% |
| 45 | Idaho | $74,730 | −13.5% |
| 46 | Hawaii | $74,500 | −13.8% |
| 47 | Louisiana | $73,810 | −14.6% |
| 48 | West Virginia | $73,320 | −15.2% |
| 49 | Nebraska | $72,080 | −16.6% |
| 50 | Mississippi | $68,100 | −21.2% |
| 51 | Arkansas | $66,330 | −23.3% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Accountants and Auditors and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Accountants and Auditors in Illinois: $80,230 per year — 7.2% below the national average.
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BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Accountants and Auditors earn in Illinois?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Accountants and Auditors in Illinois is $80,230. This is the midpoint — half of Accountants and Auditorss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Illinois a high-paying state for Accountants and Auditors?
- Illinois pays −7.2% below the national employment-weighted average for Accountants and Auditors (GUPPI −7.2%). No — employers in Illinois pay below the national average for this role.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Accountants and Auditors in Illinois?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Accountants and Auditors in Illinois: ($80,230 − $86,427) / $86,427 × 100 = −7.2%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Illinois compare to other states for Accountants and Auditors salaries?
- Illinois ranks #21 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Accountants and Auditors, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI −7.2%). Top-ranked state: District of Columbia (GUPPI +29.0%, median $111,530).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations