salary$79,030 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$133,500per year
Jobs in the area2,640people work this job
Can a accountant afford Dayton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 17.3% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a accountant in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $79,030 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $51,140 and $133,500.
Can a accountant afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 17.3% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.