salary$93,010 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$131,280per year
Jobs in the area1,230people work this job
Can a accountant afford Waterbury?
Cheap. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 19.8% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a accountant in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $93,010 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $61,880 and $131,280.
Can a accountant afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 19.8% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.