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Accountant Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$37.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,981/year ($5,165/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 54,290 Accountant jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Accountant salary of $79,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,981 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $79,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,550 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,044 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$2,425 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,981 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,165 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Accountant salary in Pennsylvania is $79,000 per year ($37.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,330 and $99,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $79,000, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $61,981 per year ($5,165 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 54,290 Accountant jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.