Accountants and Auditors pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,000 or more. The middle half of accountants and auditors in Fargo earn between $61,690 and $98,390.
- $50K10th
- $62K25th
- $76KMedian
- $98K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,870 | $6,739 | $38.88 |
| Median | $76,420 | $6,368 | $36.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,690 | $5,141 | $29.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,390 | $8,199 | $47.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Accountants and Auditors pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Accountants and auditors in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($80,090) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($94,750). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $83,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $80,870 | $76,420 | $49,590 | $126,000 | 1,580 |
| North Dakota | $80,090 | $75,730 | $49,330 | $124,960 | 4,430 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $80,870, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $65,426 a year, or $5,452 a month and $2,516 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $65,426 | $5,452 |
| Working in MN | $61,746 | $5,146 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for accountants and auditors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $80,870 buys what about $88,994 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Accountants and Auditors salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fargo$80,870
- Bismarck$79,880
- Grand Forks$78,800
- Minot$77,590
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 Fargo: questions
How much do accountants and auditors make an hour in Fargo?
$38.88 an hour on average, and $36.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level accountants and auditors salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the accountants and auditors take-home pay in Fargo?
About $65,426 a year ($5,452 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,870.
Do accountants and auditors earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). 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 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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