salary$75,040 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Montgomery, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$110,560per year
Jobs in the area2,530people work this job
Can a accountant afford Montgomery?
OK. Rent of $1,304 a month takes 20.9% 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 Montgomery, AL?
The median pay for a accountant in the Montgomery, AL area is $75,040 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $52,750 and $110,560.
Can a accountant afford to live in Montgomery?
Typical rent of $1,304 a month takes 20.9% 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 Montgomery, AL metro area.