salary$76,710 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,140per year
Jobs in the area1,280people work this job
Can a accountant afford Augusta?
OK. Rent of $1,458 a month takes 22.8% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
Accountant pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Augusta
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystMarket Research AnalystOperations ManagerLawyer
Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Augusta, GA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area is $76,710 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $48,620 and $132,140.
Can a accountant afford to live in Augusta?
Typical rent of $1,458 a month takes 22.8% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area.