salary$75,260 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Rockford, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$115,990per year
Jobs in the area850people work this job
Can a accountant afford Rockford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,218 a month takes 19.4% 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 Rockford, IL?
The median pay for a accountant in the Rockford, IL area is $75,260 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $47,960 and $115,990.
Can a accountant afford to live in Rockford?
Typical rent of $1,218 a month takes 19.4% 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 Rockford, IL metro area.