salary$85,820 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$153,010per year
Jobs in the area30,150people work this job
Can a accountant afford Atlanta?
OK. Rent of $1,999 a month takes 28.0% 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 Atlanta, GA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $85,820 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $56,490 and $153,010.
Can a accountant afford to live in Atlanta?
Typical rent of $1,999 a month takes 28.0% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.