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Accountant Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$46.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,040/year ($6,087/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $120,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $150,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,570 Accountant jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Accountant salary of $95,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $73,040 — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
| Gross (median) | $95,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,250 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,330 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$3,199 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,040 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,087 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Rhode Island?
- The median Accountant salary in Rhode Island is $95,820 per year ($46.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,400 and $120,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $95,820, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $73,040 per year ($6,087 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 6,570 Accountant jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.