Accountant salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for accountants and auditors and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, New York leaves the most: about $75,543 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $102,640 | $75,543 | $6,295 | 109,830 |
| Washington | $96,550 | $75,414 | $6,284 | 34,740 |
| New Jersey | $100,830 | $74,482 | $6,207 | 42,250 |
| Massachusetts | $99,460 | $73,690 | $6,141 | 46,230 |
| California | $97,050 | $70,584 | $5,882 | 175,360 |
| Virginia | $93,290 | $69,910 | $5,826 | 47,100 |
| New Hampshire | $83,470 | $67,551 | $5,629 | 7,000 |
| Alaska | $83,460 | $67,544 | $5,629 | 2,190 |
| Nevada | $81,600 | $66,236 | $5,520 | 6,930 |
| Texas | $80,920 | $65,757 | $5,480 | 116,470 |
| Florida | $79,250 | $64,582 | $5,382 | 91,000 |
| South Dakota | $78,880 | $64,322 | $5,360 | 5,820 |
| North Carolina | $82,050 | $63,718 | $5,310 | 49,270 |
| Wyoming | $77,620 | $63,436 | $5,286 | 2,670 |
| Georgia | $81,900 | $63,108 | $5,259 | 44,020 |
| Tennessee | $76,840 | $62,887 | $5,241 | 27,340 |
| Ohio | $79,320 | $62,641 | $5,220 | 50,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,000 | $61,981 | $5,165 | 54,290 |
| Illinois | $80,230 | $61,445 | $5,120 | 54,930 |
| Michigan | $78,820 | $61,181 | $5,098 | 41,460 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.