salary$102,140 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,980per year
Jobs in the area41,470people work this job
Can a accountant afford Arlington?
Expensive. Rent of $2,666 a month takes 31.3% of the median accountant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Arlington, VA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $102,140 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $67,530 and $170,980.
Can a accountant afford to live in Arlington?
Typical rent of $2,666 a month takes 31.3% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.