Accountants and Auditors pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,970 or more. The middle half of accountants and auditors in Jackson earn between $63,040 and $102,490.
- $53K10th
- $63K25th
- $81KMedian
- $102K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,590 | $7,132 | $41.15 |
| Median | $81,470 | $6,789 | $39.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,040 | $5,253 | $30.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,490 | $8,541 | $49.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Accountants and Auditors pay in Jackson vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Accountants and auditors in Jackson earn about the same as the Michigan average ($86,990) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($94,750). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $83,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $85,590 | $81,470 | $53,370 | $127,970 | 500 |
| Michigan | $86,990 | $78,820 | $52,620 | $131,080 | 41,460 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $85,590, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $64,854 a year, or $5,404 a month and $2,494 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Is Jackson a good place for accountants and auditors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $85,590 buys what about $93,257 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($47,760). A typical home costs $227,287, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Accountants and Auditors salary in other Michigan cities
Jackson ranks 5th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Midland pays the most ($100,520).
- Midland$100,520
- Detroit$91,310
- Ann Arbor$87,600
- Monroe$85,950
- Jackson$85,590
- Grand Rapids$84,740
- Saginaw$83,420
- Lansing$83,350
- Niles$83,040
- Battle Creek$82,220
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 Jackson: questions
How much do accountants and auditors make an hour in Jackson?
$41.15 an hour on average, and $39.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level accountants and auditors salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the accountants and auditors take-home pay in Jackson?
About $64,854 a year ($5,404 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,590. Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Do accountants and auditors earn more in Jackson 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 Jackson, MI (27100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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