salary$79,790 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Savannah, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,090per year
Jobs in the area1,360people work this job
Can a accountant afford Savannah?
OK. Rent of $1,718 a month takes 25.8% 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 Savannah, GA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Savannah, GA area is $79,790 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $52,340 and $136,090.
Can a accountant afford to live in Savannah?
Typical rent of $1,718 a month takes 25.8% 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 Savannah, GA metro area.