salary$76,820 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,780per year
Jobs in the area1,740people work this job
Can a accountant afford Lakeland?
OK. Rent of $1,676 a month takes 26.2% 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 Lakeland, FL?
The median pay for a accountant in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area is $76,820 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $49,450 and $124,780.
Can a accountant afford to live in Lakeland?
Typical rent of $1,676 a month takes 26.2% 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 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area.