Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Florida
The median accountant in Florida earned $79,250 a year in May 2025[1], 5.3% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Florida at #27 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $50,280 | $79,250 | $131,930 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Florida earns $62,730–$103,140; the top tenth earns $131,930 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Florida median that makes about $113,214 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Florida
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $108,950 | 1,430 | |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $104,770 | 2,780 | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $105,500 | 30,950 | |
| Jacksonville, FL | $102,120 | 6,890 | |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $101,500 | 840 | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $97,500 | 1,170 | |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $103,650 | 2,440 | |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $102,490 | 14,770 | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $101,210 | 10,410 | |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $101,840 | 530 | |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $98,520 | 390 | |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $98,800 | 600 | |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $99,350 | 180 | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $97,420 | 1,740 | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $99,900 | 1,170 | |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $101,170 | 2,110 | |
| Gainesville, FL | $96,270 | 1,010 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $98,580 | 400 | |
| Ocala, FL | $98,270 | 730 | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $95,130 | 1,390 | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $97,270 | 200 | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $94,760 | 560 | |
| Sebring, FL | $93,360 | 150 | |
| Tallahassee, FL | $82,920 | 2,450 |
Naples-Marco Island, FL pays the most ($84,570) and Tallahassee, FL the least ($61,840): $22,730 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | +0.2% | |
| Ohio | +0.1% | |
| Florida | +0.0% | |
| Kansas | -0.3% | |
| Pennsylvania | -0.3% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Florida?
The median was $79,250 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $62,730 to $103,140.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Florida?
About $113,214 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Florida do accountants earn the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $84,570 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Data checked 2026-10-16.