Accountant market brief · Chicago, IL
Accountant Jobs in Chicago, IL
626 accountant openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 292 employers, led by Robert Half, RSM, and RSM US SV, Ltda. De C.V. (El Salvador). The middle half of posted salaries runs $72,856–$120,200 a year (median $89,900), from the 85% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 38% of openings. 6% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 626
- Live accountant openings currently tracked in the Chicago market.
Companies hiring
- 292
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $89,900
- 85% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Chicago's accountant market is led by entry-level openings, with 239 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
626
Hiring employers
292
Salary coverage
85%
Median experience
4.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
442
158 companies · $80,000 median
Established employers
107
77 companies · $127,480 median
Top of market
37
28 companies · $175,000 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$72,856
P50
$89,900
P75
$120,200
P90
$155,000
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
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- 626 live roles tracked in this market.
- 292 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Accountant in Chicago
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
626 accountant openings across 292 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 239 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Robert Half is one of the most active visible employers, with 137 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 292 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 626 matches
Representative openings
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- Sr. Associate, Accounting - Card Partnerships (Hybrid) · Capital One
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- Accountant · Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
- Staff Accountant · Sargent & Lundy
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Accountant jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many accountant jobs are open in Chicago?
Metaintro tracks 626 live accountant openings from 292 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do accountant jobs in Chicago pay?
The median posted salary is $89,900 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $72,856 to $120,200. Based on the 85% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most accountant openings in Chicago?
Entry-level roles lead with 239 openings. Experience level is known for 94% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for accountant jobs in Chicago?
Robert Half, RSM, RSM US SV, Ltda. De C.V. (El Salvador), and Wipfli have the most open accountant roles here right now, out of 292 hiring employers.
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