Accountants and Auditors Salary
The median pay for a accountants and auditors in Colorado is $97,030/year ($46.65/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $162K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $97K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level accountants and auditors (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $97K. Top earners bring in $162K or more, a $101K spread from bottom to top.
Accountants and Auditors salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $100K | +3% | 22,720 |
| Boulder | $100K | +3% | 2,380 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $89K | -8% | 1,860 |
| Greeley | $87K | -10% | 1,160 |
| Colorado Springs | $85K | -12% | 2,580 |
| Pueblo | $78K | -19% | 420 |
| Grand Junction | $77K | -21% | 640 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a accountants and auditor afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $97K, rent takes 33.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for accountants and auditors in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new accountants and auditors typically earn — is $61K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,646/month.
Is accountants and auditor a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $97K here vs. $84K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for accountants and auditors?
Colorado pays $97K median vs. the U.S. average of $84K — that’s +16%.
How much do accountants and auditors make in Colorado?
The median is $97,030 a year, that works out to about $47 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $60,760, and experienced accountants and auditors can clear $162,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $97K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,031/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 33.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a accountants and auditors salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median accountants and auditors salary is worth about $97,030 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do accountants and auditors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.