salary$94,960 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the New Haven, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,340per year
Jobs in the area2,000people work this job
Can a accountant afford New Haven?
OK. Rent of $2,010 a month takes 25.4% 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 New Haven, CT?
The median pay for a accountant in the New Haven, CT area is $94,960 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $62,630 and $134,340.
Can a accountant afford to live in New Haven?
Typical rent of $2,010 a month takes 25.4% 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 New Haven, CT metro area.