salary$82,230 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$133,410per year
Jobs in the area2,710people work this job
Can a accountant afford Syracuse?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 19.4% 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a accountant in the Syracuse, NY area is $82,230 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $58,230 and $133,410.
Can a accountant afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 19.4% 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 Syracuse, NY metro area.