salary$75,820 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Gainesville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,790per year
Jobs in the area1,010people work this job
Can a accountant afford Gainesville?
OK. Rent of $1,510 a month takes 23.9% 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 Gainesville, FL?
The median pay for a accountant in the Gainesville, FL area is $75,820 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $46,630 and $124,790.
Can a accountant afford to live in Gainesville?
Typical rent of $1,510 a month takes 23.9% 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 Gainesville, FL metro area.