Accountant Salary in Atlanta

Pay ranges below come from 10 current accountant listings that disclose salary in Atlanta, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 10 disclosed ranges

$78,015/yr

$50,000$72,500 – $95,000 typical$135,000

Highest-paying employers in Atlanta

Empire Homesup to $135,000
Atlantic Groupup to $112,500
firstPRO 360up to $95,000
The Bolton Groupup to $87,500
Centers for Disease Control and Preventionup to $78,015

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Accountant roles in Atlanta that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Staff Accountant: Gaap & Month-end Expert

Empire Homes · Atlanta, Georgia

$114,000 - $156,000

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Senior Accountant/Analyst (Big 4)- $3 Billion Private Equity Firm

Atlantic Group · Atlanta, Georgia

$100,000 - $125,000

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Commercial Real Estate Property Accountant

firstPRO 360 · Atlanta, Georgia

$90,000 - $100,000

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Senior Accountant (Hospitality Industry)

The Bolton Group · Atlanta, Georgia

$85,000 - $90,000

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Accountant (Systems)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Atlanta, Georgia

$53,361 - $102,669

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Staff Accountant (Fund Accounting)

Vaco by Highspring · Atlanta, Georgia

$70,000 - $75,000

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What moves Accountant pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior accountant roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same accountant title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Atlanta offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Accountant make in Atlanta?

Based on 10 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $78,015 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Accountant?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

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