Median salary
$174,808
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$137.5k – $198.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
88.9%
152 of 171 roles
Live roles
171
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 | 49 |
|
RSM
|
$144,600 | 31 |
EisnerAmper
|
$160,000 | 11 |
Plante Moran
|
$133,375 | 8 |
| BT Baker Tilly | $138,550 | 7 |
Cherry Bekaert
|
$206,900 | 3 |
| PA PayPal | $131,650 | 3 |
Bank of America
|
$89,250 | 3 |
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How much do Tax Specialist roles in Illinois pay?
The median salary for Tax Specialist roles in Illinois is $174,808 per year. Most pay falls between $137,536 (25th percentile) and $198,500 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $109,300 to $229,500.
These figures are computed live from 171 active Tax Specialist roles in Illinois on JobsRadar, of which 152 (88.9%) 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 $174,808 per year, with most pay between $137,536 and $198,500 (25th–75th percentile), based on 152 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Tax Specialist salary range in Illinois?
- Pay ranges from about $109,300 to $229,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $174,808. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.