salary$79,450 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$127,900per year
Jobs in the area6,160people work this job
Can a accountant afford Chesapeake?
OK. Rent of $1,849 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 Chesapeake, VA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $79,450 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $54,990 and $127,900.
Can a accountant afford to live in Chesapeake?
Typical rent of $1,849 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.