salary$79,540 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Peoria, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,660per year
Jobs in the area1,350people work this job
Can a accountant afford Peoria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,152 a month takes 17.4% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Peoria, IL?
The median pay for a accountant in the Peoria, IL area is $79,540 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $52,910 and $130,660.
Can a accountant afford to live in Peoria?
Typical rent of $1,152 a month takes 17.4% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Peoria, IL metro area.