Accountant Salary in New York, NY
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$93,064
Hourly Rate
$44.74
/hour
Jobs in Area
2,690
employed
Accountant Salary Range in New York, NY
Annual Salary Range
$59k
10th percentile
$76k
25th
$108k
75th
$132k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $58,576 | $28.16 |
| 25th Percentile | $75,945 | $36.51 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $93,064 | $44.74 |
| 75th Percentile | $108,401 | $52.12 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $132,447 | $63.68 |
| Average (Mean) | $100,255 | $48.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Accountant salary in New York, NY is $93,064 per year or $44.74 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the New York-Newark-Jersey City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How New York, NY Compares
vs National Average
$79,880
vs New York Average
$77,698
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$72,311
Cost of living in New York, NY is 28.7% above the national average.
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