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Accountant Salary in Idaho (2026)
$35.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,295/year ($4,858/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,570 Accountant jobs in Idaho (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Accountant salary of $74,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,295 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
| Gross (median) | $74,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,611 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,717 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$3,107 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,295 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,858 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Idaho?
- The median Accountant salary in Idaho is $74,730 per year ($35.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,150 and $93,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $74,730, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $58,295 per year ($4,858 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 5,570 Accountant jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.