salary$85,000 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Colorado Springs, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$55,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$143,700per year
Jobs in the area2,580people work this job
Can a accountant afford Colorado Springs?
OK. Rent of $1,901 a month takes 26.8% 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 Colorado Springs, CO?
The median pay for a accountant in the Colorado Springs, CO area is $85,000 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $55,530 and $143,700.
Can a accountant afford to live in Colorado Springs?
Typical rent of $1,901 a month takes 26.8% 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 Colorado Springs, CO metro area.