Accountant Salary in New York
Based on 110K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$102,640
$49.346/hr
vs National Average
$82,597
+24.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $171K
110K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Accountant in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,700 |
| 25th percentile | $79,760 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,640 |
| 75th percentile | $134,820 |
| 90th percentile | $171,030 |
Top H-1B Employers for Accountant in New York
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in New York — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 159 | $109,606 |
| 2 | Deloitte Tax LLP | 23 | $106,900 |
| 3 | PwC US Tax LLP | 15 | $150,000 |
| 4 | GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 12 | $114,550 |
| 5 | Grant Thornton Advisors LLC | 10 | $171,050 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Accountant in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,090 |
| 2023 | $101,090 |
| 2024 | $101,780 |
| 2025 | $102,640 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,090 | $73,060 |
| 2023 | $101,090 | $76,751 |
| 2024 | $101,780 | $79,712 |
| 2025 | $102,640 | $82,597 |