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Accountants and Auditors Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$86,440

Mean: $93,010

~$67,423 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$41.56

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$3,375/mo

Savings rate

57%

Accountants and Auditors salary in Springfield, IL — median $86,440/year, range $64,790-$117,590

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$64,790

Median

$86,440

75th %

$117,590

Median is in the 41th percentile of the typical range

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About Accountants and Auditors salaries in Springfield, IL

Accountants and Auditors in Springfield, IL earn a median of $86,440 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $93,010, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most accountants and auditors in this area earn between $64,790 and $117,590. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $41.56 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

6% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

6% growth. Software ate the routine bookkeeping work years ago. What's left is the hard stuff: complex tax strategy, forensic accounting, merger due diligence, and ESG reporting. Companies need people who can interpret the numbers, not just enter them.

Worth knowing: The CPA premium is real — certified accountants consistently earn 15–25% more. But the CPA exam pass rate hovers around 50%, which keeps supply tight and salaries up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a accountants and auditors in Springfield?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $86,440. The average (mean) is $93,010, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a accountants and auditors make per hour in Springfield?

About $41.56/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for accountants and auditors in Springfield?

The middle 50% earn between $64,790 and $117,590. Below $64,790 is typically entry-level; above $117,590 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $86,440 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$86,440$67,423
Monthly$7,203$5,619
Biweekly$3,325$2,593
Weekly$1,662$1,297
Hourly (40h/wk)$41.56$32.41
Hourly (35h/wk)$47.49$37.05
Hourly (30h/wk)$55.41$43.22
Daily (8h)$332$259

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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