salary$78,990 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,430per year
Jobs in the area14,770people work this job
Can a accountant afford Tampa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,216 a month takes 33.7% of the median accountant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Tampa, FL?
The median pay for a accountant in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $78,990 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $50,300 and $132,430.
Can a accountant afford to live in Tampa?
Typical rent of $2,216 a month takes 33.7% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.