salary$99,370 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$160,640per year
Jobs in the area22,100people work this job
Can a accountant afford Seattle?
OK. Rent of $2,273 a month takes 27.4% 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 Seattle, WA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $99,370 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $73,250 and $160,640.
Can a accountant afford to live in Seattle?
Typical rent of $2,273 a month takes 27.4% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.