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Accountants and Auditors Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$78,840

Mean: $85,170

~$61,495 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$37.91

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

Accountants and Auditors salary in Kenosha, WI — median $78,840/year, range $63,550-$100,170

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$63,550

Median

$78,840

75th %

$100,170

Median is in the 42th percentile of the typical range

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About Accountants and Auditors salaries in Kenosha, WI

Accountants and Auditors in Kenosha, WI earn a median of $78,840 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $85,170, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most accountants and auditors in this area earn between $63,550 and $100,170. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $37.91 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

6% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

6% growth. Software ate the routine bookkeeping work years ago. What's left is the hard stuff: complex tax strategy, forensic accounting, merger due diligence, and ESG reporting. Companies need people who can interpret the numbers, not just enter them.

Worth knowing: The CPA premium is real — certified accountants consistently earn 15–25% more. But the CPA exam pass rate hovers around 50%, which keeps supply tight and salaries up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a accountants and auditors in Kenosha?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $78,840. The average (mean) is $85,170, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a accountants and auditors make per hour in Kenosha?

About $37.91/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for accountants and auditors in Kenosha?

The middle 50% earn between $63,550 and $100,170. Below $63,550 is typically entry-level; above $100,170 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $78,840 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$78,840$61,495
Monthly$6,570$5,125
Biweekly$3,032$2,365
Weekly$1,516$1,183
Hourly (40h/wk)$37.91$29.56
Hourly (35h/wk)$43.32$33.79
Hourly (30h/wk)$50.54$39.42
Daily (8h)$303$237

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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