Accountant salary in Valdosta, GA
Hiring an accountant costs less in Valdosta than in Georgia or the country as a whole. The median is $73,420 a year1: 10.4% below the Georgia statewide median of $81,900 and 12.3% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #373 of 521 areas. About 310 accountants work here.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Valdosta, GA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Valdosta against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta, GA | $45,870 | $73,420 | $125,320 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $51,830 | $81,900 | $145,960 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Valdosta earns $58,080–$91,330. The top tenth earns $125,320 or more, 2.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $33,250 wide, against $44,280 across Georgia and $42,790 nationally: employers in Valdosta 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 | $45,870 | $3,822 | $22.05 | $59,187 |
| 25th percentile | $58,080 | $4,840 | $27.92 | $74,942 |
| Median | $73,420 | $6,118 | $35.30 | $94,735 |
| 75th percentile | $91,330 | $7,611 | $43.91 | $117,845 |
| 90th percentile | $125,320 | $10,443 | $60.25 | $161,703 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $17,910 a year in pay and about $23,110 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $15,340 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 Valdosta, and the Georgia statewide median of $81,900 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Valdosta
At the $73,420 median, a local hire costs about $94,735 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $21,315 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
We place executive assistants, customer support and e-commerce staff today; for accountants we answer within one business day whether we can help. Enter the monthly pay you have in mind to compare it with a local hire. The fee field shows our standard fee3; Deel's contractor plan is the default payroll tool4.
Other roles in Valdosta
Of the 15 roles we track in Valdosta, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($77,730); marketing specialists come next at $64,840.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +5.9% | 110 | |
| Accountant | this role | 310 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -11.7% | 110 | |
| Executive Assistant | -15.9% | 100 | |
| Recruiter | -24.7% | 260 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #2 of the 15 roles we track in Valdosta (-12.3%), between bookkeepers (-12.1%) and payroll specialists (-14.6%). The typical role here is at -22.8%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Valdosta than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 7.0% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Valdosta, 8.7% across Georgia and 9.3% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $67,800 in Hinesville to $85,820 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs, a gap of $18,020 a year. Of the 14 areas in Georgia with more accountants than Valdosta, 1 pays less: the East Georgia nonmetro area ($72,790).
| Area | Median | vs Valdosta | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | +2.0% | 640 | |
| Rome, GA | +1.7% | 240 | |
| Albany, GA | +0.8% | 390 | |
| Columbus, GA-AL | +0.3% | 840 | |
| Valdosta, GA | this area | 310 | |
| East Georgia (Nonmetro) | -0.9% | 520 | |
| Hinesville, GA | -7.7% | 80 |
Valdosta against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Valdosta is #456 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Georgia, Minot and Waterloo-Cedar Falls pay just above Valdosta and Bay City and Killeen-Temple just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in Valdosta. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Valdosta | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls, TX | +3.6% | 310 | jobs | |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | +0.1% | 540 | pay | |
| Minot, ND | +0.1% | 310 | pay | |
| Valdosta, GA | this area | 310 | ||
| Bay City, MI | -0.1% | 260 | pay | |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | -0.2% | 730 | pay | |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | -1.2% | 310 | jobs | |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | -12.8% | 320 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Valdosta, GA?
About $94,735 a year at the median, or $7,895 a month: $73,420 in pay plus about $21,315 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Valdosta?
The median was $73,420 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,870, the 90th $125,320, and the middle half earned $58,080 to $91,330.
Is Valdosta cheaper than the rest of Georgia for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $73,420 against $81,900 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Columbus at $73,640, the next down the East Georgia nonmetro area at $72,790.
How many accountants work in Valdosta?
BLS counts about 310 in the May 2025 survey. 14 areas in Georgia have more; the closest in size is Warner Robins, with about 390.
Does an accountant cost more than a marketing specialist in Valdosta?
Yes: $8,580 a year more at the median. The medians are $73,420 and $64,840.
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.