Legal & Financial, Illinois
Accountant cost in Chicago, IL
A typical Accountant figure in Chicago is about $191 per hour, about 9% above the national figure of $175.
Typical cost
Typical in Chicago
$191
per hour
- On the low end
- $87
- On the high end
- $382
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Credential
- Business vs personal
- Season
- Software
- Audit support
Ways to pay less
- Bookkeeping year-round
- Use a package for taxes
- Bring organized records
- Ask about off-season rates
- Do not wait until April
Accountant in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $191 | $87 to $382 |
| National typical | $175 | $80 to $350 |
| Naperville, IL | $186 | $85 to $371 |
| Aurora, IL | $175 | $80 to $350 |
| Joliet, IL | $170 | $78 to $340 |
| Anaheim, CA | $204 | $93 to $408 |
| Concord, CA | $221 | $101 to $441 |
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Questions people ask
Accountant in Chicago: what does it cost?
In Chicago, IL, Accountant typically costs about $191 per hour, with most prices between $87 and $382.
Why is Chicago higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 9% above the national figure.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.