salary$80,640 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,680per year
Jobs in the area10,050people work this job
Can a accountant afford Cincinnati?
OK. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 20.5% 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 Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a accountant in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $80,640 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $57,740 and $132,680.
Can a accountant afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 20.5% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.