Accountant Salary in North Carolina
Based on 49K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$82,050
$39.447/hr
vs National Average
$82,597
-0.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$54K – $146K
49K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Accountant in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,610 |
| 25th percentile | $65,120 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $82,050 |
| 75th percentile | $108,090 |
| 90th percentile | $146,100 |
Top H-1B Employers for Accountant in North Carolina
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in North Carolina — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 21 | $111,581 |
| 2 | Deloitte & Touche LLP | 3 | $82,700 |
| 3 | SIEMENS ENERGY, INC. | 3 | $115,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Accountant in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,030 |
| 2023 | $79,920 |
| 2024 | $80,490 |
| 2025 | $82,050 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,030 | $73,060 |
| 2023 | $79,920 | $76,751 |
| 2024 | $80,490 | $79,712 |
| 2025 | $82,050 | $82,597 |