Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $102,640 | $86,427 | +19% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.35 | $41.55 | +19% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $95,125.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $107,838 | $74,250 | $141,750 | 187 |
The median annual salary for a Accountant in New York is $102,640, or about $49.35 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. New York is +19% above the national median.
Entry-level accountants in New York typically earn from $74,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 109,830 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $102,640, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.