How much does an accountant and auditor make in New York?
$102,600a year
Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in New York. That is $49.35 an hour or $8,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.35
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 109,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,700Median: $102,600Highest 10%: $171,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,700 | $30.63 | |
| 25th | $79,760 | $38.35 | |
| Median | $102,600 | $49.35 | |
| 75th | $134,800 | $64.82 | |
| 90th | $171,000 | $82.23 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $105,700 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $88,900 |
| Albany, NY | $84,660 |
| Ithaca, NY | $83,800 |
| Binghamton, NY | $82,500 |
| Syracuse, NY | $82,230 |
| Buffalo, NY | $82,120 |
| Rochester, NY | $80,890 |
| Kingston, NY | $80,560 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $80,340 |
| Utica, NY | $79,830 |
| Elmira, NY | $79,540 |
| Watertown, NY | $77,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for accountant and auditors.
| 1. District of Columbia | $111,500 |
| 2. New York | $102,600 |
| 3. New Jersey | $100,800 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $99,460 |
| 5. Connecticut | $97,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $49.35 ($102,600 a year).
Do accountant and auditors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $102,600 against $83,680 nationally, 23% more.
Where does New York rank for accountant and auditor pay?
New York ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays accountant and auditors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $105,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.