Bookkeeper salary in Peoria, IL
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Peoria than in Illinois or the country as a whole. The median is $47,670 a year1: 3.8% below the Illinois statewide median of $49,560 and 5.9% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #255 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 1,390 people in this job here, 3% of the Illinois total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Peoria, IL. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Peoria against Illinois and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $36,360 | $47,670 | $63,740 | |
| Illinois | $32,360 | $49,560 | $71,480 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Peoria earns $42,090–$56,920. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $63,740, only 1.8 times the bottom tenth, against 2.1 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $14,830 wide, against $17,450 across Illinois and $17,950 nationally: employers in Peoria pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,360 | $3,030 | $17.48 | $46,916 |
| 25th percentile | $42,090 | $3,508 | $20.24 | $54,310 |
| Median | $47,670 | $3,972 | $22.92 | $61,510 |
| 75th percentile | $56,920 | $4,743 | $27.37 | $73,445 |
| 90th percentile | $63,740 | $5,312 | $30.64 | $82,245 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $9,250 over the median, the 25th only $5,580 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $11,935 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $50,670 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Peoria, and the Illinois statewide median of $49,560 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Peoria
At the $47,670 median, a local hire costs about $61,510 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $13,840 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Peoria
Of the 17 roles we track in Peoria, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($55,100) and HR assistants ($47,010). Project Coordinator is the highest at $123,730.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +27.0% | 1,210 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +15.6% | 160 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 1,390 | |
| HR Assistant | -1.4% | 90 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -2.3% | 2,010 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #13 of the 17 roles we track in Peoria (-5.9%), between payroll specialists (-5.4%) and HR assistants (-7.1%). The typical role here is at -4.0%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 9.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Peoria, 8.4% across Illinois and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Illinois
Across the 12 areas of Illinois with data for this job, the median runs from $45,220 in Bloomington to $51,440 in Chicago-Naperville, a gap of $6,220 a year. Of the 2 areas in Illinois with more bookkeepers than Peoria, 1 pays less: the West Central Illinois nonmetro area ($45,760).
| Area | Median | vs Peoria | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | +6.5% | 860 | |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | +2.4% | 710 | |
| Decatur, IL | +1.1% | 330 | |
| Peoria, IL | this area | 1,390 | |
| Kankakee, IL | -0.9% | 400 | |
| Rockford, IL | -1.8% | 1,020 | |
| East Central Illinois (Nonmetro) | -2.6% | 1,390 |
Peoria against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Peoria is #187 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Illinois, Greenville and Bay City pay just above Peoria and Dubuque and Provo-Orem just below. All four are within $70 a year of the median in Peoria. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Peoria | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | +7.4% | 1,390 | jobs | |
| Bay City, MI | +0.1% | 330 | pay | |
| Greenville, NC | +0.0% | 720 | pay | |
| Peoria, IL | this area | 1,390 | ||
| Dubuque, IA | -0.1% | 520 | pay | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | -0.1% | 2,180 | pay | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | -0.8% | 1,370 | jobs | |
| Montgomery, AL | -8.3% | 1,400 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Peoria, IL?
About $61,510 a year at the median, or $5,126 a month: $47,670 in pay plus about $13,840 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Peoria?
The median was $47,670 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,360, the 90th $63,740, and the middle half earned $42,090 to $56,920.
Is Peoria cheaper than the rest of Illinois for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $47,670 against $49,560 statewide. The next area up in Illinois is Decatur at $48,200, the next down Kankakee at $47,240.
How many bookkeepers work in Peoria?
BLS counts about 1,390 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Illinois total of 51,470. Only Chicago-Naperville and the West Central Illinois nonmetro area have more in Illinois.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an HR assistant in Peoria?
Yes: $660 a year more at the median. The medians are $47,670 and $47,010.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.