Tax Technician Salary in Chicago, IL

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tax Technician in Chicago, IL is $83,713. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,580 to $93,355, with most professionals earning between $68,176 and $102,134.

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Average Salary Range for Tax Technician in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Tax Technician in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tax Technician in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Tax Technician ranges from $75,580 to $93,355 with the average base salary of $83,713. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,082 to $98,377 with the average total cash compensation of $87,086.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $83,713 $75,580 - $93,355
Bonus $3,373 $2,502 - $5,022
Total Pay $87,086 $78,082 - $98,377
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Tax Technician Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,005 - $93,880 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,005 - $93,880 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,919 - $93,774 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,977 - $93,845 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,977 - $93,845 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,275 - $91,744 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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