salary$81,130 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Madison, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$122,930per year
Jobs in the area4,440people work this job
Can a accountant afford Madison?
OK. Rent of $1,723 a month takes 25.5% 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 Madison, WI?
The median pay for a accountant in the Madison, WI area is $81,130 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $60,770 and $122,930.
Can a accountant afford to live in Madison?
Typical rent of $1,723 a month takes 25.5% 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 Madison, WI metro area.