salary$85,990 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$59,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$139,420per year
Jobs in the area29,370people work this job
Can a accountant afford Philadelphia?
OK. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 25.3% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $85,990 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $59,560 and $139,420.
Can a accountant afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 25.3% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.