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Accountant Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$34.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,962/year ($4,747/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $114,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,340 Accountant jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Accountant salary of $72,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,962 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $72,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,028 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,514 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,576 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,962 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,747 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Nebraska?
- The median Accountant salary in Nebraska is $72,080 per year ($34.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,990 and $90,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $72,080, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $56,962 per year ($4,747 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 10,340 Accountant jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.