salary$77,780 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$125,880per year
Jobs in the area1,830people work this job
Can a accountant afford Lexington-Fayette?
OK. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 22.6% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a accountant in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $77,780 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $53,900 and $125,880.
Can a accountant afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 22.6% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.