Salary guide · US

Accountant salary in New York: can you afford rent?

A Accountant in New York typically earns $60,000–$140,000/year, with a median around $90,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is $3,200/month.

Affordability verdict

Stretch

At a typical Accountant salary of $90,000/year, spending on median New York rent ($3,200/mo) would take up 43% of gross income. That exceeds the 30% guideline significantly — housing would be a stretch burden.

Accountant salary range in New York

$60,000

Entry level

lower quartile

$90,000

Typical

median estimate

$140,000

Experienced

upper quartile

Accountants prepare and examine financial records, ensure tax compliance, and advise on financial strategy. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for New York.

How much rent can a Accountant afford?

25% of income (comfortable)$1,875/mo

30% of income (standard)$2,250/mo

35% of income (stretch)$2,625/mo

Median New York rent$3,200/mo

Rent landscape in New York

$1,900

Budget

cheapest 10%

$3,200

Median

most common