salary$80,170 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,310per year
Jobs in the area3,300people work this job
Can a accountant afford High Point?
Cheap. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 18.7% 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 High Point, NC?
The median pay for a accountant in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $80,170 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $52,710 and $136,310.
Can a accountant afford to live in High Point?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 18.7% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.