salary$105,650 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$174,750per year
Jobs in the area111,930people work this job
Can a accountant afford Jersey City?
Expensive. Rent of $2,946 a month takes 33.5% 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 Jersey City, NJ?
The median pay for a accountant in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $105,650 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $71,850 and $174,750.
Can a accountant afford to live in Jersey City?
Typical rent of $2,946 a month takes 33.5% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.