salary$100,020 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,010per year
Jobs in the area22,720people work this job
Can a accountant afford Denver?
OK. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 24.8% 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 Denver, CO?
The median pay for a accountant in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $100,020 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $63,550 and $165,010.
Can a accountant afford to live in Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 24.8% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.