salary$76,320 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$121,630per year
Jobs in the area4,590people work this job
Can a accountant afford Louisville?
OK. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 20.1% 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 Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a accountant in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $76,320 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $53,070 and $121,630.
Can a accountant afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 20.1% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.