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Accountant Salary in Arizona (2026)
$38.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,492/year ($5,291/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $128,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,410 Accountant jobs in Arizona (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Accountant salary of $79,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,492 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $79,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,763 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,118 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,597 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,492 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,291 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Arizona?
- The median Accountant salary in Arizona is $79,970 per year ($38.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,990 and $103,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $79,970, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $63,492 per year ($5,291 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 27,410 Accountant jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.