salary$84,220 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Richmond, VA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$59,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,290per year
Jobs in the area7,920people work this job
Can a accountant afford Richmond?
OK. Rent of $1,644 a month takes 23.4% 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 Richmond, VA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Richmond, VA area is $84,220 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $59,290 and $134,290.
Can a accountant afford to live in Richmond?
Typical rent of $1,644 a month takes 23.4% 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 Richmond, VA metro area.