Accountant salary in Dayton-Kettering, OH
For this job Dayton-Kettering sits right at the Ohio figure, with a median of $79,030 a year1. That is about level with the Ohio statewide median of $79,320, and 5.6% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #160 of 521. BLS counts about 2,640 people in this job here, 5% of the Ohio total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Dayton-Kettering against Ohio and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | $51,140 | $79,030 | $133,500 | |
| Ohio | $52,140 | $79,320 | $131,400 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Dayton-Kettering earns $62,210–$104,230. The top tenth earns $133,500 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. The mean ($87,590) is 11% 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 $42,020 wide, between the figure for Ohio ($39,210) and the US figure ($42,790).
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,140 | $4,262 | $24.59 | $65,987 |
| 25th percentile | $62,210 | $5,184 | $29.91 | $80,271 |
| Median | $79,030 | $6,586 | $38.00 | $101,974 |
| 75th percentile | $104,230 | $8,686 | $50.11 | $134,490 |
| 90th percentile | $133,500 | $11,125 | $64.18 | $172,258 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $16,820 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $25,200, or about $32,516 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 Dayton-Kettering, and the Ohio statewide median of $79,320 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Dayton-Kettering
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 $22,944 to the $79,030 median and brings it to $101,974 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 Dayton-Kettering
Of the 17 roles we track in Dayton-Kettering, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($98,130); recruiters come next at $69,030.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +24.2% | 2,270 | |
| Accountant | this role | 2,640 | |
| Recruiter | -12.7% | 2,160 | |
| Office Manager | -18.4% | 2,820 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -18.9% | 1,420 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #8 of the 17 roles we track in Dayton-Kettering (-5.6%), between project coordinators (-4.1%) and paralegals (-6.7%). The typical role here is at -6.7%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 8.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Dayton-Kettering, 9.9% across Ohio and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Ohio
Across the 16 areas of Ohio with data for this job, the median runs from $67,280 in Mansfield to $81,700 in Columbus, a gap of $14,420 a year. Of the 4 areas in Ohio with more accountants than Dayton-Kettering, 1 pays less: Akron, OH ($78,540).
| Area | Median | vs Dayton-Kettering | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | +3.4% | 11,410 | |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | +2.0% | 10,050 | |
| Cleveland, OH | +1.2% | 10,740 | |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | this area | 2,640 | |
| Akron, OH | -0.6% | 2,840 | |
| West Northwestern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -1.6% | 1,700 | |
| Toledo, OH | -2.1% | 2,130 |
Dayton-Kettering against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Dayton-Kettering is #79 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Ohio, Lawrence and Lansing-East Lansing pay just above Dayton-Kettering and Lynchburg and Redding just below. All four are within $180 a year of the median in Dayton-Kettering. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Dayton-Kettering | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | +0.4% | 2,600 | jobs | |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | +0.2% | 2,270 | pay | |
| Lawrence, KS | +0.0% | 400 | pay | |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | this area | 2,640 | ||
| Lynchburg, VA | -0.1% | 680 | pay | |
| Redding, CA | -0.1% | 490 | pay | |
| Jackson, MS | -10.5% | 2,590 | jobs | |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR | -16.7% | 2,620 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Dayton-Kettering, OH?
About $101,974 a year at the median, or $8,498 a month: $79,030 in pay plus about $22,944 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Dayton-Kettering?
The median was $79,030 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $51,140, the 90th $133,500, and the middle half earned $62,210 to $104,230.
Is Dayton-Kettering cheaper than the rest of Ohio for accountants?
About the same: a median of $79,030 against $79,320 statewide. The next area up in Ohio is Cleveland at $80,000, the next down Akron at $78,540.
How many accountants work in Dayton-Kettering?
BLS counts about 2,640 in the May 2025 survey. That is 5% of the Ohio total of 50,440. 4 areas in Ohio have more; the closest in size is Akron, with about 2,840.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Dayton-Kettering?
Yes: $10,000 a year more at the median. The medians are $79,030 and $69,030.
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.