salary$78,880 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,340per year
Jobs in the area13,610people work this job
Can a accountant afford St. Louis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 19.7% 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 St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a accountant in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $78,880 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $51,040 and $130,340.
Can a accountant afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 19.7% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.