salary$83,120 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,130per year
Jobs in the area12,480people work this job
Can a accountant afford Austin?
OK. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 27.9% 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 Austin, TX?
The median pay for a accountant in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $83,120 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $57,660 and $130,130.
Can a accountant afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 27.9% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.