Bookkeeping Cost in Chicago
Rate benchmarks for bookkeeper services in the
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. Based on BLS OES 2025 data.
Budget Analyst — Chicago
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $76.13/hr | $1,523 | $3,045 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $104.54/hr | $2,091 | $4,182 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $152.60/hr | $3,052 | $6,104 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $205.60/hr | $4,112 | $8,224 |
Credit Analyst — Chicago
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $73.99/hr | $1,480 | $2,960 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $109.79/hr | $2,196 | $4,392 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $178.04/hr | $3,561 | $7,122 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $264.53/hr | $5,291 | $10,581 |
Bookkeeper — Chicago
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $49.60/hr | $992 | $1,984 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $60.79/hr | $1,216 | $2,432 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $83.73/hr | $1,675 | $3,349 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $112.82/hr | $2,256 | $4,513 |
Data Entry / Bookkeeping Support — Chicago
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $41.32/hr | $826 | $1,653 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $52.77/hr | $1,055 | $2,111 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $66.43/hr | $1,329 | $2,657 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $94.73/hr | $1,895 | $3,789 |
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