Accountant salary in Albany, GA
Hiring an accountant costs less in Albany than in Georgia or the country as a whole. The median is $73,980 a year1: 9.7% below the Georgia statewide median of $81,900 and 11.6% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #363 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 390 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Albany, GA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Albany against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GA | $46,310 | $73,980 | $126,520 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $51,830 | $81,900 | $145,960 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Albany earns $55,960–$93,340. The top tenth earns $126,520 or more, 2.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $37,380 wide, against $44,280 across Georgia and $42,790 nationally: employers in Albany pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,310 | $3,859 | $22.26 | $59,755 |
| 25th percentile | $55,960 | $4,663 | $26.90 | $72,206 |
| Median | $73,980 | $6,165 | $35.57 | $95,458 |
| 75th percentile | $93,340 | $7,778 | $44.88 | $120,439 |
| 90th percentile | $126,520 | $10,543 | $60.83 | $163,252 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $18,020 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $19,360, or about $24,981 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Albany, and the Georgia statewide median of $81,900 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Albany
At the $73,980 median, a local hire costs about $95,458 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $21,478 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Albany
Of the 15 roles we track in Albany, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($98,850); sales development representatives come next at $72,020.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +33.6% | 130 | |
| Accountant | this role | 390 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -2.6% | 510 | |
| Recruiter | -17.4% | 250 | |
| Executive Assistant | -17.6% | 100 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #6 of the 15 roles we track in Albany (-11.6%), between payroll specialists (-10.5%) and bookkeepers (-14.6%). The typical role here is at -15.6%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Albany than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 7.0% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Albany, 8.7% across Georgia and 9.2% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $67,800 in Hinesville to $85,820 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs, a gap of $18,020 a year. Of the 12 areas in Georgia with more accountants than Albany, 2 pay less: Columbus, GA-AL ($73,640) and the East Georgia nonmetro area ($72,790).
| Area | Median | vs Albany | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | +1.5% | 270 | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | +1.2% | 640 | |
| Rome, GA | +0.9% | 240 | |
| Albany, GA | this area | 390 | |
| Columbus, GA-AL | -0.5% | 840 | |
| Valdosta, GA | -0.8% | 310 | |
| East Georgia (Nonmetro) | -1.6% | 520 |
Albany against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Albany is #405 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Georgia, Elizabethtown and Cheyenne pay just above Albany and Monroe and Jacksonville just below. All four are within $240 a year of the median in Albany. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Albany | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | +13.4% | 390 | jobs | |
| Glens Falls, NY | +8.6% | 390 | jobs | |
| Cheyenne, WY | +0.1% | 700 | pay | |
| Elizabethtown, KY | +0.1% | 250 | pay | |
| Albany, GA | this area | 390 | ||
| Monroe, LA | -0.2% | 510 | pay | |
| Jacksonville, NC | -0.3% | 360 | pay | |
| Bowling Green, KY | -3.3% | 390 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Albany, GA?
About $95,458 a year at the median, or $7,955 a month: $73,980 in pay plus about $21,478 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Albany?
The median was $73,980 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $46,310, the 90th $126,520, and the middle half earned $55,960 to $93,340.
Is Albany cheaper than the rest of Georgia for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $73,980 against $81,900 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Rome at $74,640, the next down Columbus at $73,640.
How many accountants work in Albany?
BLS counts about 390 in the May 2025 survey. 12 areas in Georgia have more; the closest in size is Dalton, with about 450.
Does an accountant cost more than a sales development representative in Albany?
Yes: $1,960 a year more at the median. The medians are $73,980 and $72,020.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
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