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Accountant Salary in Ohio (2026)
$38.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,167/year ($5,264/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $131,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 50,440 Accountant jobs in Ohio (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Accountant salary of $79,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,167 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $79,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,620 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,068 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,465 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,167 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,264 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Ohio?
- The median Accountant salary in Ohio is $79,320 per year ($38.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,020 and $102,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $79,320, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $63,167 per year ($5,264 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 50,440 Accountant jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.