Accountant salary in Fond du Lac, WI
Hiring an accountant costs less in Fond du Lac than in Wisconsin or the country as a whole. The median is $76,860 a year1: 3.2% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $79,400 and 8.2% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #248 of 521. About 330 accountants work here, 1% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Fond du Lac, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Fond du Lac against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fond du Lac, WI | $52,800 | $76,860 | $129,990 | |
| Wisconsin | $58,340 | $79,400 | $127,800 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Fond du Lac earns $62,680–$102,670. The top tenth earns $129,990 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. The mean ($87,680) is 14% 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 $39,990 wide, between the figure for Wisconsin ($35,800) 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 | $52,800 | $4,400 | $25.38 | $68,129 |
| 25th percentile | $62,680 | $5,223 | $30.13 | $80,877 |
| Median | $76,860 | $6,405 | $36.95 | $99,174 |
| 75th percentile | $102,670 | $8,556 | $49.36 | $132,477 |
| 90th percentile | $129,990 | $10,832 | $62.50 | $167,729 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $25,810 over the median, the 25th only $14,180 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $33,303 a year in employer cost. 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 Fond du Lac, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $79,400 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Fond du Lac
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 $22,314 to the $76,860 median and brings it to $99,174 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 Fond du Lac
Of the 14 roles we track in Fond du Lac, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($84,210); recruiters come next at $72,610.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +9.6% | 330 | |
| Accountant | this role | 330 | |
| Recruiter | -5.5% | 270 | |
| Office Manager | -7.3% | 340 | |
| Executive Assistant | -16.2% | 50 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #9 of the 14 roles we track in Fond du Lac (-8.2%), between payroll specialists (-6.6%) and sales development representatives (-8.6%). The typical role here is at -5.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 9.0% of the jobs in these 14 roles in Fond du Lac, 9.1% across Wisconsin and 9.3% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Wisconsin
Across the 17 areas of Wisconsin with data for this job, the median runs from $74,210 in the Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetro area to $81,130 in Madison, a gap of $6,920 a year. Of the 15 areas in Wisconsin with more accountants than Fond du Lac, 3 pay less: the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area ($75,590), Eau Claire, WI ($76,380) and La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN ($76,680).
| Area | Median | vs Fond du Lac | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | +0.9% | 540 | |
| South Central Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | +0.6% | 1,310 | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | +0.3% | 500 | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | this area | 330 | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | -0.2% | 630 | |
| Eau Claire, WI | -0.6% | 670 | |
| Northeastern Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | -1.7% | 1,210 |
Fond du Lac against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Fond du Lac is #443 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Wisconsin, Greenville-Anderson and Grand Junction pay just above Fond du Lac and Lakeland-Winter Haven and Decatur just below. All four are within $140 a year of the median in Fond du Lac. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Fond du Lac | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | +7.9% | 330 | jobs | |
| Columbus, IN | +2.4% | 330 | jobs | |
| Grand Junction, CO | +0.0% | 640 | pay | |
| Greenville-Anderson, SC | +0.0% | 2,890 | pay | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | this area | 330 | ||
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | -0.1% | 1,740 | pay | |
| Decatur, IL | -0.2% | 260 | pay | |
| Lebanon, PA | -3.5% | 330 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Fond du Lac, WI?
About $99,174 a year at the median, or $8,265 a month: $76,860 in pay plus about $22,314 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Fond du Lac?
The median was $76,860 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $52,800, the 90th $129,990, and the middle half earned $62,680 to $102,670.
Is Fond du Lac cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $76,860 against $79,400 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is Janesville-Beloit at $77,100, the next down La Crosse-Onalaska at $76,680.
How many accountants work in Fond du Lac?
BLS counts about 330 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Wisconsin total of 25,100. 15 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is Sheboygan, with about 390.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Fond du Lac?
Yes: $4,250 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,860 and $72,610.
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.