salary$81,700 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,330per year
Jobs in the area11,410people work this job
Can a accountant afford Columbus?
OK. Rent of $1,611 a month takes 23.7% 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 Columbus, OH?
The median pay for a accountant in the Columbus, OH area is $81,700 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $56,610 and $132,330.
Can a accountant afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,611 a month takes 23.7% 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 Columbus, OH metro area.