Accountant salary in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
Hiring an accountant costs less in Augusta-Richmond County than in Georgia or the country as a whole. The median is $76,710 a year1: 6.3% below the Georgia statewide median of $81,900 and 8.3% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #252 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 1,280 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Augusta-Richmond County against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $48,620 | $76,710 | $132,140 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $51,830 | $81,900 | $145,960 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $132,140, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Augusta-Richmond County earns $59,950–$99,260. The mean ($84,730) is 10% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $39,310 wide, against $44,280 across Georgia and $42,790 nationally: employers in Augusta-Richmond County 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 | $48,620 | $4,052 | $23.38 | $62,735 |
| 25th percentile | $59,950 | $4,996 | $28.82 | $77,355 |
| Median | $76,710 | $6,392 | $36.88 | $98,981 |
| 75th percentile | $99,260 | $8,272 | $47.72 | $128,077 |
| 90th percentile | $132,140 | $11,012 | $63.53 | $170,503 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $22,550 a year in pay and about $29,097 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $16,760 in pay. 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 Augusta-Richmond County, and the Georgia statewide median of $81,900 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Augusta-Richmond County
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $22,271 to the $76,710 median and brings it to $98,981 a year. 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 Augusta-Richmond County
Of the 17 roles we track in Augusta-Richmond County, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($101,280); recruiters come next at $67,120.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +32.0% | 1,460 | |
| Accountant | this role | 1,280 | |
| Recruiter | -12.5% | 1,210 | |
| Executive Assistant | -16.1% | 410 | |
| Office Manager | -18.4% | 1,930 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #4 of the 17 roles we track in Augusta-Richmond County (-8.3%), between bookkeepers (-8.3%) and office managers (-9.9%). The typical role here is at -12.5%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Augusta-Richmond County than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 6.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Augusta-Richmond County, 8.6% across Georgia and 9.1% 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. All 2 areas in Georgia with more accountants than Augusta-Richmond County also pay more, among them Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA ($85,820) and Savannah, GA ($79,790).
| Area | Median | vs Augusta-Richmond County | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | +4.0% | 1,360 | |
| Warner Robins, GA | +2.4% | 390 | |
| Dalton, GA | +0.9% | 450 | |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | this area | 1,280 | |
| Middle Georgia (Nonmetro) | -0.4% | 780 | |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | -1.1% | 570 | |
| North Georgia (Nonmetro) | -1.1% | 890 |
Augusta-Richmond County against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Augusta-Richmond County is #146 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Georgia, Decatur and Lakeland-Winter Haven pay just above Augusta-Richmond County and Boise City and Helena just below. All four are within $110 a year of the median in Augusta-Richmond County. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Augusta-Richmond County | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | +31.5% | 1,240 | jobs | |
| Olympia-Lacey, WA | +23.2% | 1,330 | jobs | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | +0.1% | 1,740 | pay | |
| Decatur, IL | +0.0% | 260 | pay | |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | this area | 1,280 | ||
| Boise City, ID | -0.0% | 3,140 | pay | |
| Helena, MT | -0.0% | 580 | pay | |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | -8.2% | 1,250 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC?
About $98,981 a year at the median, or $8,248 a month: $76,710 in pay plus about $22,271 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Augusta-Richmond County?
The median was $76,710 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,620, the 90th $132,140, and the middle half earned $59,950 to $99,260.
Is Augusta-Richmond County cheaper than the rest of Georgia for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $76,710 against $81,900 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Dalton at $77,410, the next down the Middle Georgia nonmetro area at $76,390.
How many accountants work in Augusta-Richmond County?
BLS counts about 1,280 in the May 2025 survey. Only Atlanta-Sandy Springs and Savannah have more in Georgia.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Augusta-Richmond County?
Yes: $9,590 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,710 and $67,120.
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
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.