salary$80,920 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,540per year
Jobs in the area30,950people work this job
Can a accountant afford Fort Lauderdale?
Expensive. Rent of $2,109 a month takes 31.3% of the median accountant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The median pay for a accountant in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $80,920 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $50,280 and $132,540.
Can a accountant afford to live in Fort Lauderdale?
Typical rent of $2,109 a month takes 31.3% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.