salary$84,660 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$59,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$133,670per year
Jobs in the area4,680people work this job
Can a accountant afford Albany?
OK. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 23.5% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a accountant in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $84,660 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $59,530 and $133,670.
Can a accountant afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 23.5% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area.