Accountant Salary in New York
Based on 112K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$101,780
$48.933/hr
vs National Average
$79,712
+27.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $179K
112K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Accountant in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,430 |
| 25th percentile | $78,730 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $101,780 |
| 75th percentile | $134,990 |
| 90th percentile | $178,500 |
Historical Salary Trend — Accountant in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,090 |
| 2023 | $101,090 |
| 2024 | $101,780 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,090 | $73,060 |
| 2023 | $101,090 | $76,751 |
| 2024 | $101,780 | $79,712 |