Bookkeeper Cost in Chicago
Rate benchmarks for bookkeeping and accounting services in the
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. Data derived from BLS OES 2024.
Accountant — Chicago
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $74.75/hr | $1,495 | $2,990 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $95.98/hr | $1,920 | $3,839 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $138.89/hr | $2,778 | $5,555 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $209.70/hr | $4,194 | $8,388 |
Budget Analyst — Chicago
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $76.54/hr | $1,531 | $3,062 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $102.96/hr | $2,059 | $4,118 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $152.29/hr | $3,046 | $6,091 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $206.92/hr | $4,138 | $8,277 |
Credit Analyst — Chicago
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $73.27/hr | $1,465 | $2,931 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $101.65/hr | $2,033 | $4,066 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $171.22/hr | $3,424 | $6,849 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $260.31/hr | $5,206 | $10,412 |
Tax Preparer — Chicago
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $75.05/hr | $1,501 | $3,002 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $104.93/hr | $2,099 | $4,197 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $156.87/hr | $3,137 | $6,275 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $206.92/hr | $4,138 | $8,277 |
Bookkeeper — Chicago
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $48.44/hr | $969 | $1,938 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $59.55/hr | $1,191 | $2,382 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $82.59/hr | $1,652 | $3,304 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $110.10/hr | $2,202 | $4,404 |
Data Entry / Bookkeeping Support — Chicago
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $38.88/hr | $778 | $1,555 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $48.44/hr | $969 | $1,938 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $65.85/hr | $1,317 | $2,634 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $91.26/hr | $1,825 | $3,650 |
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