Average Accountant Salary in Ohio

Finance · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Accountant in Ohio earns $77,000 per year, which is below the national average of $79,880. This translates to approximately $37.02 per hour, $2,962 biweekly, or $6,417 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Ohio is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$57,800	$27.79
Average (50th)	$77,000	$37.02
Experienced (75th)	$88,600	$42.57
Top Earners (90th)	$100,100	$48.12

Accountant Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$83,200	$6,933/mo
Cleveland	$78,500	$6,542/mo
Cincinnati	$75,500	$6,292/mo
Dayton	$73,200	$6,100/mo
Toledo	$71,600	$5,967/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Finance
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-3.75% (progressive)
State Minimum Wage	$10.45/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Ohio

Major employers hiring Accountants in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Procter & Gamble, Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Progressive. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for finance professionals.

Calculate Your Ohio Take-Home Pay

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