salary$78,560 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Fayetteville, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,780per year
Jobs in the area800people work this job
Can a accountant afford Fayetteville?
OK. Rent of $1,530 a month takes 23.4% 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 Fayetteville, NC?
The median pay for a accountant in the Fayetteville, NC area is $78,560 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $51,350 and $130,780.
Can a accountant afford to live in Fayetteville?
Typical rent of $1,530 a month takes 23.4% 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 Fayetteville, NC metro area.