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Accountant Salary in Michigan (2026)
$37.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,930/year ($5,078/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $101,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $131,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 41,460 Accountant jobs in Michigan (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Accountant salary of $78,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,930 — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
| Gross (median) | $78,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,510 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,030 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$3,350 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,930 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,078 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Michigan?
- The median Accountant salary in Michigan is $78,820 per year ($37.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,850 and $101,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $78,820, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $60,930 per year ($5,078 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 41,460 Accountant jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.