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Accountant Salary in Las Vegas, Nevada

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$80,679/ year

Median Accountant in Las Vegas, NV

$46,379
10th
$56,560
25th
$80,679
Median
$111,100
75th
$135,542
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$80,679
Total compensation (est.)
$92,781
Bonus range
$2,800 – $13,200
Mean salary
$85,520

How This Compares

Las Vegas, NV median
$80,679
Nevada median
$81,478-1.0%
National median
$79,880+1.0%

Cost of living in Las Vegas is 1% above the national average. Salary of $80,679 here is equivalent to $79,880 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$58,089-28.0%
3-5 years
$73,418-9.0%
6-10 years
$90,360+12.0%
10+ years
$111,337+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$70,998-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$80,679
Enterprise (5,000+)
$95,201+18.0%

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Accountant Salaries in Nearby Cities

Henderson, NV$79,880/yr
Reno, NV$79,880/yr
North Las Vegas, NV$79,880/yr

Related Jobs in Las Vegas

Financial Analyst$100,000/yr
CPA$80,679/yr
Investment Banker$100,000/yr
Financial Advisor$100,576/yr
Actuary$121,200/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$39/hr
Monthly gross$6,723/mo
25th percentile$56,560/yr
75th percentile$111,100/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Nevada Unemployment

Dec 2025

5.2%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Accountant salary in Las Vegas?

The median Accountant salary in Las Vegas is $80,679 per year, with a range from $56,560 at the 25th percentile to $111,100 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Accountant pay in Las Vegas compare to the national average?

Accountant salaries in Las Vegas are 1% above the national median of $79,880. After adjusting for Las Vegas's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $79,880 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Accountant salaries in Las Vegas?

In Las Vegas, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Accountant roles start around $46,379, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $135,542 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Las Vegas a good place for Accountant jobs?

Las Vegas offers a Accountant median of $80,679, which is 1% above the US median of $79,880. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Las Vegas is 1% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Accountant salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Accountant in Las Vegas is $111,100, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.