salary$95,940 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,970per year
Jobs in the area6,780people work this job
Can a accountant afford Hartford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 19.2% 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 Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a accountant in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $95,940 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $63,830 and $134,970.
Can a accountant afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 19.2% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.