salary$76,940 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,880per year
Jobs in the area10,430people work this job
Can a accountant afford Pittsburgh?
OK. Rent of $1,621 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $76,940 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $51,040 and $124,880.
Can a accountant afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 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 Pittsburgh, PA metro area.