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CPA Salary in Rochester, New York

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

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$79,880/ year

Median CPA in Rochester, NY

$45,920
10th
$56,000
25th
$79,880
Median
$110,000
75th
$134,200
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$79,880
Total compensation (est.)
$91,862
Bonus range
$2,800 – $13,200
Mean salary
$84,673

How This Compares

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Rochester, NY median
$79,880
New York median
$81,478-2.0%
National median
$79,880

Cost of living in Rochester is 0% below the national average. Salary of $79,880 here is equivalent to $79,880 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$57,514-28.0%
3-5 years
$72,691-9.0%
6-10 years
$89,466+12.0%
10+ years
$110,234+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$70,294-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$79,880
Enterprise (5,000+)
$94,258+18.0%

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CPA Salaries in Nearby Cities

New York, NY$137,394/yr
Buffalo, NY$79,880/yr
Yonkers, NY$79,880/yr
Syracuse, NY$79,880/yr
Albany, NY$79,880/yr

Related Jobs in Rochester

Financial Analyst$99,010/yr
Accountant$79,880/yr
Investment Banker$99,010/yr
Financial Advisor$99,580/yr
Actuary$120,000/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$38/hr
Monthly gross$6,657/mo
25th percentile$56,000/yr
75th percentile$110,000/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

New York Unemployment

Dec 2025

4.6%+0.10

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 CPA salary in Rochester?

The median CPA salary in Rochester is $79,880 per year, with a range from $56,000 at the 25th percentile to $110,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does CPA pay in Rochester compare to the national average?

CPA salaries in Rochester are 0% above the national median of $79,880. After adjusting for Rochester'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 CPA salaries in Rochester?

In Rochester, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level CPA roles start around $45,920, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $134,200 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Rochester a good place for CPA jobs?

Rochester offers a CPA median of $79,880, which is 0% above the US median of $79,880. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Rochester is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher CPA salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for CPA in Rochester is $110,000, 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.