Accountant Salary in New York

Pay ranges below come from 11 current accountant listings that disclose salary in New York, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 11 disclosed ranges

$83,500/yr

$57,500$77,500 – $100,000 typical$124,800

Highest-paying employers in New York

Aston Carterup to $145,600
Be LOVE™up to $125,000
QBLVDHup to $120,000
SLSCO LTD.up to $105,000
Kitwareup to $100,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Accountant roles in New York that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Staff Accountant

Be LOVE™ · New York, New York

$110,000 - $125,000

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Construction Project Accountant

SLSCO LTD. · New York, New York

$95,000 - $105,000

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Property Management Bookkeeper / Accountant

QBLVDH · New York, New York

$70,000 - $120,000

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Grant Accountant | 4-Day Work Week | Fully Paid Benefits

LHH · New York, New York

$83,000 - $84,000

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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 New York offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Accountant make in New York?

Based on 11 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $83,500 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.

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