salary$80,000 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,900per year
Jobs in the area10,740people work this job
Can a accountant afford Cleveland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 19.2% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a accountant in the Cleveland, OH area is $80,000 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $54,830 and $129,900.
Can a accountant afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 19.2% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cleveland, OH metro area.