salary$79,350 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$138,620per year
Jobs in the area2,600people work this job
Can a accountant afford Charleston?
Expensive. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 32.0% 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 Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a accountant in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $79,350 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $54,040 and $138,620.
Can a accountant afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 32.0% 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.