salary$85,090 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$152,900per year
Jobs in the area3,060people work this job
Can a accountant afford Durham?
OK. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 25.3% 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 Durham, NC?
The median pay for a accountant in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $85,090 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $60,620 and $152,900.
Can a accountant afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 25.3% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.