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Accountant Salary in Washington (2026)
$46.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,753/year ($6,396/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $122,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $152,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 34,740 Accountant jobs in Washington (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Accountant salary of $96,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $76,753 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $96,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,411 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,386 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,753 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,396 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Washington?
- The median Accountant salary in Washington is $96,550 per year ($46.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,180 and $122,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Washington?
- On the median salary of $96,550, a single filer in Washington takes home about $76,753 per year ($6,396 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 34,740 Accountant jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.