Accountant salary in Baltimore, MD
Median pay, Baltimore metro
$85,160/year
about $40.94 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $71,100 – $108,640
Half of accountants in the Baltimore metro area earn more than $85,160 a year and half earn less. That's 2% higher than the national median of $83,680, and ranks #16 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $59,170 | $28.45 |
| 25th | $71,100 | $34.18 |
| Median (50th) | $85,160 | $40.94 |
| 75th | $108,640 | $52.23 |
| 90th (top earners) | $146,650 | $70.50 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a accountant job in the Baltimore metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $71,100 ($34.18/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $71,100 to $108,640 ($34.18 to $52.23/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $108,640 ($52.23/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- A CPA license usually raises pay noticeably, and some employers support the exam with time off or fees.
- Busy season can mean long hours from January to April. Ask how overtime is handled for salaried roles.
- Public accounting and corporate (industry) roles often pay differently for similar titles.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Baltimore metro. Occupation: Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.