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Accountant Salary in Florida (2026)
$38.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,582/year ($5,382/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $131,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 91,000 Accountant jobs in Florida (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Accountant salary of $79,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $64,582 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $79,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,605 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,063 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,582 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,382 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Florida?
- The median Accountant salary in Florida is $79,250 per year ($38.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,730 and $103,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Florida?
- On the median salary of $79,250, a single filer in Florida takes home about $64,582 per year ($5,382 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 91,000 Accountant jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.