salary$89,340 a year$43 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$148,660per year
Jobs in the area1,860people work this job
Can a accountant afford Fort Collins?
OK. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 24.9% 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a accountant in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $89,340 a year ($43 an hour). Most earn between $53,500 and $148,660.
Can a accountant afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 24.9% 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.