Accountants and Auditors pay in Richmond
In Richmond (VA), the median pay for accountants and auditors is $40.49 an hour ($84,220 a year). About 7,920 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($83,680). It is 10% lower than the Virginia median ($93,290).
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Richmond (VA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.51 | $59,290 |
| 25% of workers | $33.07 | $68,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.49 | $84,220 |
| 75% of workers | $51.44 | $107,000 |
| 90% of workers | $64.56 | $134,290 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond (this page) | $84,220 | 7,920 |
| Charlottesville | $81,530 | 1,100 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $79,450 | 6,160 |
| Lynchburg | $78,990 | 680 |
| Winchester | $77,660 | 590 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $77,300 | 320 |
| Roanoke | $77,240 | 1,200 |
| Harrisonburg | $76,530 | 450 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $74,800 | 490 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Richmond (VA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $104,160 |
| Loan Officers | $69,610 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $110,910 |
Other job titles for this job
Open accountants and auditors jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring accountants and auditors? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.