salary$82,100 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$131,730per year
Jobs in the area8,660people work this job
Can a accountant afford Salt Lake City?
OK. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 23.5% 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 Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a accountant in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $82,100 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $51,470 and $131,730.
Can a accountant afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 23.5% 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 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.