ILLINOISLCA DATA
Accountant H-1B Salary in Illinois 2026
Based on 1,467 certified LCA filings for Accountant roles in Illinois (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $85K. See national Accountant data →
$85K
Median Wage
$66K
25th Pctile
$111K
75th Pctile
1,467
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Illinois
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 407 | 28.0% | ~8% |
| Level II | 604 | 41.5% | ~22% |
| Level III | 258 | 17.7% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 186 | 12.8% | ~67% |
Top Accountant H-1B Cities in Illinois
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 1,110 | $96K |
| CHICAGO | 26 | $72K |
| Champaign | 23 | $55K |
| Schaumburg | 19 | $79K |
| Naperville | 15 | $87K |
| Evanston | 11 | $88K |
| Des Plaines | 10 | $102K |
| Itasca | 10 | $80K |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 10 | $125K |
| Bensenville | 9 | $68K |
Top Accountant H-1B Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 510 | $106K |
| Deloitte Tax LLP | 141 | $65K |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | 96 | $63K |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP | 44 | $130K |
| KPMG LLP | 28 | $107K |
| Google LLC | 21 | $124K |
| BDO USA, LLP | 16 | $98K |
| RSM US LLP | 16 | $107K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 15 | $101K |
| Crowe, LLP | 13 | $82K |
Accountant H-1B Filings Trend — Illinois
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 4 | $78K |
| FY2022 | 447 | $88K |
| FY2023 | 515 | $94K |
| FY2024 | 501 | $96K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Illinois. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.