Accountant salary in Toledo, OH
Toledo is a lower-cost market for accountants: the median of $77,400 a year1 is 2.4% below the Ohio statewide median of $79,320, and 7.5% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #225 of 521. About 2,130 accountants work here, 4% of the Ohio total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Toledo, OH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Toledo against Ohio and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | $50,940 | $77,400 | $135,920 | |
| Ohio | $52,140 | $79,320 | $131,400 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $135,920, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Toledo earns $61,310–$101,510. The mean ($90,760) is 17% 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 $40,200 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 | $50,940 | $4,245 | $24.49 | $65,729 |
| 25th percentile | $61,310 | $5,109 | $29.48 | $79,110 |
| Median | $77,400 | $6,450 | $37.21 | $99,871 |
| 75th percentile | $101,510 | $8,459 | $48.80 | $130,981 |
| 90th percentile | $135,920 | $11,327 | $65.35 | $175,381 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $24,110 a year in pay and about $31,110 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $16,090 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 Toledo, and the Ohio statewide median of $79,320 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Toledo
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 $22,471 to the $77,400 median and brings it to $99,871 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 Toledo
Of the 17 roles we track in Toledo, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($81,940); recruiters come next at $67,200.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +5.9% | 1,340 | |
| Accountant | this role | 2,130 | |
| Recruiter | -13.2% | 1,500 | |
| Executive Assistant | -14.9% | 500 | |
| Office Manager | -18.4% | 2,290 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #10 of the 17 roles we track in Toledo (-7.5%), between HR assistants (-6.9%) and office managers (-9.1%). The typical role here is at -6.9%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 9.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Toledo, 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. All 5 areas in Ohio with more accountants than Toledo also pay more, among them Columbus, OH ($81,700) and Cleveland, OH ($80,000).
| Area | Median | vs Toledo | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | +2.1% | 2,640 | |
| Akron, OH | +1.5% | 2,840 | |
| West Northwestern Ohio (Nonmetro) | +0.4% | 1,700 | |
| Toledo, OH | this area | 2,130 | |
| Eastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -1.3% | 960 | |
| Sandusky, OH | -3.9% | 260 | |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | -5.6% | 1,150 |
Toledo against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Toledo is #95 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, Duluth and Bozeman pay just above Toledo and Staunton-Stuarts Draft and Wildwood-The Villages just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Toledo. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Toledo | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | +8.1% | 2,110 | jobs | |
| Bozeman, MT | +0.0% | 800 | pay | |
| Duluth, MN-WI | +0.0% | 940 | pay | |
| Toledo, OH | this area | 2,130 | ||
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | -0.1% | 320 | pay | |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | -0.1% | 180 | pay | |
| El Paso, TX | -14.7% | 2,120 | jobs | |
| Lincoln, NE | -15.8% | 2,130 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Toledo, OH?
About $99,871 a year at the median, or $8,323 a month: $77,400 in pay plus about $22,471 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Toledo?
The median was $77,400 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $50,940, the 90th $135,920, and the middle half earned $61,310 to $101,510.
Is Toledo cheaper than the rest of Ohio for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $77,400 against $79,320 statewide. The next area up in Ohio is the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area at $77,730, the next down the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area at $76,410.
How many accountants work in Toledo?
BLS counts about 2,130 in the May 2025 survey. That is 4% of the Ohio total of 50,440. 5 areas in Ohio have more; the closest in size is Dayton-Kettering, with about 2,640.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Toledo?
Yes: $10,200 a year more at the median. The medians are $77,400 and $67,200.
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
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