Accountants and Auditors pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,320 or more. The middle half of accountants and auditors in Columbus earn between $57,480 and $98,380.
- $47K10th
- $57K25th
- $74KMedian
- $98K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,130 | $7,094 | $40.93 |
| Median | $73,640 | $6,137 | $35.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,480 | $4,790 | $27.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,380 | $8,198 | $47.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Accountants and Auditors pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Accountants and auditors in Columbus earn 9% less than the Georgia average ($93,640) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($94,750). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $83,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $85,130 | $73,640 | $47,020 | $128,320 | 840 |
| Georgia | $93,640 | $81,900 | $51,830 | $145,960 | 44,020 |
| United States | $94,750 | $83,680 | $56,020 | $144,090 | 1,449,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Accountants and Auditors salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $85,130, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $65,219 a year, or $5,435 a month and $2,508 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $65,219 | $5,435 |
| Working in AL | $65,197 | $5,433 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for accountants and auditors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $85,130 buys what about $95,335 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Accountants and Auditors salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 4th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($97,920).
- Atlanta$97,920
- Savannah$89,300
- Warner Robins$88,160
- Columbus$85,130
- Augusta$84,730
- Gainesville$83,830
- Athens$83,710
- Brunswick$82,820
- Macon$82,800
- Dalton$82,380
Highest-paying cities for accountants and auditors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($128,520).
- San Jose, CA$128,520
- San Francisco, CA$120,780
- New York, NY$119,280
- Washington, DC$113,640
- Midland, TX$111,820
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Accountants and Auditors salary in Columbus: questions
How much do accountants and auditors make an hour in Columbus?
$40.93 an hour on average, and $35.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level accountants and auditors salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the accountants and auditors take-home pay in Columbus?
About $65,219 a year ($5,435 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,130.
Do accountants and auditors earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($94,750).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2011; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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