Legal & Financial, Illinois

Bookkeeper cost in Chicago, IL

A typical Bookkeeper figure in Chicago is about $444 per month, about 11% above the national figure of $400.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$444

per month

On the low end
$222
On the high end
$999

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

  1. Transaction volume
  2. Software
  3. Payroll
  4. Catch-up work
  5. Industry

Ways to pay less

  1. Keep receipts digital
  2. Use bank rules
  3. Do a catch-up project once
  4. Skip daily categorization
  5. Ask for a fixed monthly fee

Bookkeeper in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$444
$222 to $999
National typical$400
$200 to $900
Naperville, IL$432
$216 to $972
Aurora, IL$408
$204 to $918
Joliet, IL$396
$198 to $891
Anaheim, CA$472
$236 to $1,060
Concord, CA$498
$249 to $1,120

Other Legal & Financial costs in Chicago

Questions people ask

Bookkeeper in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, Bookkeeper typically costs about $444 per month, with most prices between $222 and $999.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Bookkeeper earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 11% 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.