Median salary
$182,500
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$144.7k – $206.7k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
94.8%
128 of 135 roles
Live roles
135
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
PwC
|
$182,500 | 51 |
|
RSM
|
$144,600 | 25 |
EisnerAmper
|
$145,000 | 6 |
Cherry Bekaert
|
$168,990 | 4 |
Plante Moran
|
$98,380 | 4 |
| BT Baker Tilly | $119,170 | 3 |
| CR Crowe | $215,325 | 2 |
BP
|
$198,750 | 2 |
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How much do Tax Specialist roles in Illinois pay?
The median salary for Tax Specialist roles in Illinois is $182,500 per year. Most pay falls between $144,700 (25th percentile) and $206,738 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $125,000 to $229,500.
These figures are computed live from 135 active Tax Specialist roles in Illinois on JobsRadar, of which 128 (94.8%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Tax Specialist roles in Illinois include RSM and PwC.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Tax Specialist salary in Illinois?
- The median is $182,500 per year, with most pay between $144,700 and $206,738 (25th–75th percentile), based on 128 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Tax Specialist salary range in Illinois?
- Pay ranges from about $125,000 to $229,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $182,500. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.