salary$86,440 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$141,590per year
Jobs in the area1,600people work this job
Can a accountant afford Springfield?
Cheap. Rent of $1,264 a month takes 17.5% 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 Springfield, IL?
The median pay for a accountant in the Springfield, IL area is $86,440 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $57,590 and $141,590.
Can a accountant afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,264 a month takes 17.5% 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 Springfield, IL metro area.