salary$80,820 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,170per year
Jobs in the area21,360people work this job
Can a accountant afford Tempe?
OK. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 29.0% 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 Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a accountant in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $80,820 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $58,000 and $129,170.
Can a accountant afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 29.0% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.