Accountant salary in Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR
For this job Little Rock-North Little Rock sits right at the Arkansas figure, with a median of $65,810 a year1. That is about level with the Arkansas statewide median of $66,330, and 21.4% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally that is #487 of 521 areas, in the bottom tenth. It is the largest market for the job in Arkansas: about 2,620 people, 33% of the Arkansas total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Little Rock-North Little Rock against Arkansas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR | $46,460 | $65,810 | $112,870 | |
| Arkansas | $45,810 | $66,330 | $119,520 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Little Rock-North Little Rock earns $54,110–$88,120. The top tenth earns $112,870 or more, 2.4 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. The mean ($80,220) is 22% 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 $34,010 wide, against $36,380 across Arkansas and $42,790 nationally: employers in Little Rock-North Little Rock 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 | $46,460 | $3,872 | $22.34 | $59,948 |
| 25th percentile | $54,110 | $4,509 | $26.01 | $69,819 |
| Median | $65,810 | $5,484 | $31.64 | $84,916 |
| 75th percentile | $88,120 | $7,343 | $42.37 | $113,703 |
| 90th percentile | $112,870 | $9,406 | $54.26 | $145,639 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $22,310 over the median, the 25th only $11,700 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $28,787 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 Little Rock-North Little Rock, and the Arkansas statewide median of $66,330 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Little Rock-North Little Rock
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 $19,106 to the $65,810 median and brings it to $84,916 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 Little Rock-North Little Rock
Of the 17 roles we track in Little Rock-North Little Rock, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($73,480); marketing specialists come next at $62,790.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +11.7% | 1,730 | |
| Accountant | this role | 2,620 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -4.6% | 1,400 | |
| Office Manager | -10.8% | 4,240 | |
| Recruiter | -12.4% | 1,630 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in Little Rock-North Little Rock (-21.4%), between marketing specialists (-20.3%) and recruiters (-24.1%). The typical role here is at -18.1%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost less in Little Rock-North Little Rock than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 8.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Little Rock-North Little Rock, 7.4% across Arkansas and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Arkansas
Across the 9 areas of Arkansas with data for this job, the median runs from $59,770 in Hot Springs to $77,190 in Fayetteville-Springdale, a gap of $17,420 a year. No other area in Arkansas has as many accountants, and 6 of the other 8 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Little Rock-North Little Rock | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale, AR | +17.3% | 1,980 | |
| Jonesboro, AR | +0.3% | 320 | |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR | this area | 2,620 | |
| West Arkansas (Nonmetro) | -3.1% | 360 | |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | -4.3% | 520 | |
| South Arkansas (Nonmetro) | -6.5% | 480 | |
| North Arkansas (Nonmetro) | -7.3% | 420 |
Little Rock-North Little Rock against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Little Rock-North Little Rock is #80 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, yet its pay sits in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Arkansas, Manhattan and Eagle Pass pay just above Little Rock-North Little Rock and Altoona and Pocatello just below. All four are within $480 a year of the median in Little Rock-North Little Rock. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Little Rock-North Little Rock | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | +20.6% | 2,600 | jobs | |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | +20.1% | 2,640 | jobs | |
| Jackson, MS | +7.5% | 2,590 | jobs | |
| Eagle Pass, TX | +0.1% | 80 | pay | |
| Manhattan, KS | +0.1% | 470 | pay | |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR | this area | 2,620 | ||
| Altoona, PA | -0.2% | 490 | pay | |
| Pocatello, ID | -0.7% | 170 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR?
About $84,916 a year at the median, or $7,076 a month: $65,810 in pay plus about $19,106 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Little Rock-North Little Rock?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $65,810 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $46,460, the 90th $112,870, and the middle half earned $54,110 to $88,120.
Is Little Rock-North Little Rock cheaper than the rest of Arkansas for accountants?
About the same: a median of $65,810 against $66,330 statewide. The next area up in Arkansas is Jonesboro at $66,000, the next down the West Arkansas nonmetro area at $63,750.
How many accountants work in Little Rock-North Little Rock?
BLS counts about 2,620 in the May 2025 survey. That is 33% of the Arkansas total of 7,870. No other area in Arkansas has as many.
Does an accountant cost more than a marketing specialist in Little Rock-North Little Rock?
Yes: $3,020 a year more at the median. The medians are $65,810 and $62,790.
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.