Bookkeeper market brief · Chicago, IL
Bookkeeper Jobs in Chicago, IL
14 bookkeeper openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 7 employers, led by Robert Half, Archdiocese of Chicago, and Klain and Associates. The middle half of posted salaries runs $46,280–$59,820 a year (median $53,600), from the 86% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 43% of openings. 14% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Oct 20, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 14
- Live bookkeeper openings currently tracked in the Chicago market.
Companies hiring
- 7
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $53,600
- 86% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
Chicago's bookkeeper market is led by entry-level openings, with 6 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
14
Hiring employers
7
Salary coverage
86%
Median experience
2.0 years
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$46,280
P50
$53,600
P75
$59,820
P90
$73,520
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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- 14 live roles tracked in this market.
- 7 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 20, 2026.
A practical market plan for Bookkeeper in Chicago
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
14 bookkeeper openings across 7 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 6 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Robert Half is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 current openings in this market view.
- 04
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 7 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 14 of 14 matches
Representative openings
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More bookkeeper openings in Chicago
- Part-Time Bookkeeper - St. Benedict Parish & Preparatory School - Northcenter - Vic II · Archdiocese of Chicago
- Parish Bookkeeper -St. James Parish - Arlington Heights - Vicariate 1 · Archdiocese of Chicago
- Part-Time Bookkeeper - St. Carlo Acutis Parish - Bucktown - Vic II · Archdiocese of Chicago
- Part Time Bookkeeper/Accountant · Klain and Associates
- Bookkeeper Part Time - Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Parish - Chicago - Vic. II · Archdiocese of Chicago
- Bookkeeper · Vince Konen Insurance Agency, Inc
Bookkeeper 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 bookkeeper jobs are open in Chicago?
Metaintro tracks 14 live bookkeeper openings from 7 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do bookkeeper jobs in Chicago pay?
The median posted salary is $53,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $46,280 to $59,820. Based on the 86% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most bookkeeper openings in Chicago?
Entry-level roles lead with 6 openings. Experience level is known for 64% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for bookkeeper jobs in Chicago?
Robert Half, Archdiocese of Chicago, Klain and Associates, and Nautical Staffing have the most open bookkeeper roles here right now, out of 7 hiring employers.
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