Accountant and Auditor Salary in Philadelphia, PA
Accountants and Auditors in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area earn a median $85,990 a year — 3% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $66,684 take-home, or $5,557 a month.
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- Federal income tax$10,088
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,331
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,247
- Pennsylvania income tax$2,640
- Take-home pay$66,684
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 3.07% state
Living in Philadelphia? City residents also pay Philadelphia’s Resident Wage Tax — about $3,216 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $63,468 ($5,289 a month). Choose “Philadelphia” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro spans Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Accountant and Auditor pay by experience in Philadelphia, PA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,560 | $28.63 | $48,208 | $4,017 |
| 25th percentile | $73,370 | $35.27 | $58,193 | $4,849 |
| Median (50th) | $85,990 | $41.34 | $66,684 | $5,557 |
| 75th percentile | $110,420 | $53.09 | $83,121 | $6,927 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $139,420 | $67.03 | $102,279 | $8,523 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Pennsylvania resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $85,990 buys in Philadelphia, PA
Prices in Philadelphia, PA are 2.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.13× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median accountant and auditor's $66,684 take-home pay has the buying power of $65,023 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Accountant and Auditor jobs are about as common in Philadelphia, PA as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.09).
Best-paying cities for accountants and auditors, adjusted for cost of living
Philadelphia, PA ranks #47 of 90 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $121,700 | $85,775 | $77,679 |
| 2 | Charlotte, NC | $92,910 | $70,994 | $72,928 |
| 3 | Sioux Falls, SD | $80,920 | $65,757 | $72,555 |
| 4 | Trenton, NJ | $99,550 | $74,712 | $72,409 |
| 5 | Boulder, CO | $99,990 | $75,482 | $71,749 |
| 6 | Bridgeport, CT | $102,020 | $76,565 | $71,647 |
| 7 | Providence, RI | $95,020 | $72,730 | $71,463 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | $100,020 | $75,502 | $71,375 |
| 47 | Philadelphia, PA | $85,990 | $66,684 | $65,023 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 90 metros →
About the job: accountants and auditors
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.0% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Accountant and Auditor salaries elsewhere in Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh, PA — $76,940
- Allentown, PA — $78,430
- Harrisburg, PA — $76,510
Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant and auditor make in Philadelphia, PA?
The median accountant and auditor salary in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $85,990 a year, or about $41.34 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $73,370 and $110,420.
What is a accountant and auditor’s take-home pay in Philadelphia, PA?
On the median $85,990 salary, a single filer living in Pennsylvania takes home about $66,684 a year ($5,557 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,640 in Pennsylvania taxes in 2026.
Is Philadelphia, PA a good place to work as a accountant and auditor?
Pay here is 3% above the national median of $83,680. Local prices are 2.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $65,023 would in a typical U.S. city. Philadelphia, PA ranks #47 of 90 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a accountant and auditor afford rent in Philadelphia, PA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $1,520 a month ($1,810 for two bedrooms) — 27% of a median accountant and auditor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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