Salary guide · US

Accountant salary in Chicago: can you afford rent?

A Accountant in Chicago typically earns $50,000–$112,000/year, with a median around $71,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is $1,900/month.

Affordability verdict

Manageable

At a typical Accountant salary of $71,000/year, spending on median Chicago rent ($1,900/mo) would take up 32% of gross income. That's above the 30% guideline but not uncommon — a manageable situation.

Accountant salary range in Chicago

$50,000

Entry level

lower quartile

$71,000

Typical

median estimate

$112,000

Experienced

upper quartile

Accountants prepare and examine financial records, ensure tax compliance, and advise on financial strategy. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Chicago.

How much rent can a Accountant afford?

25% of income (comfortable)$1,479/mo

30% of income (standard)$1,775/mo

35% of income (stretch)$2,071/mo

Median Chicago rent$1,900/mo

Rent landscape in Chicago

$1,000

Budget

cheapest 10%

$1,900

Median

most common