Accountant Salary in New York

Pay ranges below come from 52 current accountant listings that disclose salary in New York, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 52 disclosed ranges

$80,000/yr

$38,480$75,000$102,500 typical$150,000

Highest-paying employers in New York

Addition Managementup to $150,000
$3B+ Private Equity Firmup to $140,000
Harmonic Finance Inc ™ | Certified B Corpup to $120,000
Robert Halfup to $117,520
Ascendo Resourcesup to $114,400

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.

Trust Accountant

Addition Management · New York, New York

$130,000 - $170,000

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Trust Accountant

Addition Management · New York, New York

$130,000 - $170,000

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Management Company Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller

$3B+ Private Equity Firm · New York, New York

$120,000 - $160,000

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Senior Accountant | Deeptech Startup | Hybrid NYC

Harmonic Finance Inc ™ | Certified B Corp · New York, New York

$110,000 - $130,000

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Sr. Accountant - Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Robert Half · New York, New York

$52.25 - $60.5

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Senior Accountant | CPG | Hybrid 3 Days

Robert Half · New York, New York

$110,000 - $125,000

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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 52 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $80,000 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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