Accountant salary in Cleveland, OH
Based on 73 certified H-1B filings in the Cleveland, OH metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Westlake, Strongsville, Parma, Independence, Elyria.
Also listed as: Auditor, Tax Accountant
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $54,078 |
| 25th | $68,370 |
| 50th (median) | $78,000 |
| 75th | $102,024 |
| 90th | $131,804 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,000 | $51,000 | $69,025 | 39 |
| FY2021 | $61,506 | $52,000 | $81,752 | 32 |
| FY2022 | $75,000 | $49,629 | $90,085 | 41 |
| FY2023 | $71,100 | $62,000 | $101,000 | 37 |
| FY2024 | $73,377 | $60,600 | $103,103 | 49 |
| FY2025 | $75,000 | $66,544 | $102,024 | 57 |
| FY2026 | $84,077 | $74,563 | $96,900 | 16 |
Cost of living
Cleveland's median Accountant salary of $78,000 is worth about $83,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Cleveland = 93.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Accountants and Auditors in the Cleveland, OH area earned a median of $80,000 in May 2025 (10,740 employed). The H-1B median here is $78,000, 3% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EY | $108,500 | 23 |
| Deloitte | $68,370 | 11 |
| Charles E. Harris And Associates | too few | 4 |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors | too few | 4 |
| Blissful Living Home Care | too few | 2 |
| Case Western Reserve University | too few | 2 |
| PEASE BELL CPAs | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $55,723 | 21 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $76,500 | 28 |
| Senior · Level III | $91,350 | 14 |
| Expert · Level IV | $125,061 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $53,602 | $55,723 | 21 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $68,370 | $76,500 | 28 |
| Senior · Level III | $83,117 | $91,350 | 14 |
| Expert · Level IV | $97,885 | $125,061 | 10 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.