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Accountant Salary in Montana (2026)
$36.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,240/year ($4,937/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,730 Accountant jobs in Montana (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Accountant salary of $75,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,240 — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
| Gross (median) | $75,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,848 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,799 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,922 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,240 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,937 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Montana?
- The median Accountant salary in Montana is $75,810 per year ($36.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,690 and $97,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Montana?
- On the median salary of $75,810, a single filer in Montana takes home about $59,240 per year ($4,937 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 4,730 Accountant jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.