How much does a Accountant make in Montana?

BLS puts the average Accountant pay in Montana at $82,750 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Montana, after federal taxes, FICA, and Montana state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $63,730 annually ($5,311/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Montana?

On a $82,750 salary in Montana, your take-home pay is approximately $63,730/year or $5,311/month. Federal tax: $9,375. State tax: $3,314. FICA: $6,330.

Is $82,750 a good Accountant salary?

$82,750 is the BLS average Accountant pay in Montana, 13% below the US average of $94,750 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Montana earn between $61,690 and $97,320.

How do Montana taxes affect Accountant salaries?

Montana levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $82,750 is $3,314. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Accountants?

In Montana, the top 10% earn over $125,290 and the bottom 10% under $49,250 (BLS, May 2025). 4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: CPA, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst, Auditor.

How can a Accountant in Montana reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Accountant Salary in Montana (2026)

Average Accountant pay in Montana

$82,750/year

≈ $40/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $61,690–$97,320

US average: $94,750

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$63,730/year

$5,311/month · effective tax rate 22.98%

Federal $9,375
State $3,314
FICA $6,330
Take-home

Pay by role in Montana

Senior Manager (KPMG / EY Billings)$108,000–$165,000+ bonus
Senior Manager (Anderson ZurMuehlen)$95,000–$148,000+ bonus
Senior Manager (Galusha / Pinion / Junkermier)$88,000–$135,000+ bonus
Senior Manager (Eide Bailly / CLA MT)$92,000–$142,000+ bonus
Senior Manager (Industry / Stillwater / NorthWestern)$98,000–$148,000+ TC
Senior Tax Manager$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$63,730
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,311
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,451
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$31/hr
Federal Tax	$9,375
State Tax	$3,314
FICA Taxes	$6,330
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.98%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Accountants earn the same — not even close

Montana's accountant market is anchored by Anderson ZurMuehlen Helena + Billings + Bozeman + Missoula + Great Falls (substantial MT-HQ regional CPA firm + the substantial post-2024 Anderson ZurMuehlen MT statewide), Galusha Higgins & Galusha Helena (substantial MT-HQ CPA), Eide Bailly Billings + Missoula + Bozeman (Fargo-HQ but substantial MT offices + top-25 US CPA), Pinion Helena (substantial MT-HQ CPA), CliftonLarsonAllen CLA Billings + Bozeman + Helena, KPMG Billings + EY Billings (Big 4 MT operations), Junkermier Clark Campanella & Stevens Helena (MT regional CPA), Wipfli + Forvis Mazars MT (post-2024 Forvis-Mazars combination former BKD), the substantial MT industry accounting (Stillwater Mining + NorthWestern Energy + Billings Clinic + Logan Health + Bozeman Health + D.A. Davidson + First Interstate Bancsystem), plus MT Department of Revenue + IRS Helena.

Senior Manager (KPMG / EY Billings)

$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

KPMG + EY Billings · audit + tax + advisory · path to partner · Stillwater + NorthWestern coverage

Senior Manager (Anderson ZurMuehlen)

$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

Anderson ZurMuehlen Helena · the substantial MT-HQ regional CPA + MT statewide

Senior Manager (Galusha / Pinion / Junkermier)

$88,000–$135,000+ bonus

Galusha Higgins & Galusha + Pinion + Junkermier Clark · MT regional CPA

Senior Manager (Eide Bailly / CLA MT)

$92,000–$142,000+ bonus

Eide Bailly + CLA Billings + Bozeman + Helena · multi-state regional CPA

Senior Manager (Industry / Stillwater / NorthWestern)

$98,000–$148,000+ TC

Stillwater Mining + NorthWestern Energy + Billings Clinic + D.A. Davidson · industry accounting

Senior Tax Manager

$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

Big 4 + Anderson ZurMuehlen + Eide Bailly · MT top 5.65% post-2024 + multi-state + ranch tax

Senior Audit Manager (Mining / Energy)

$105,000–$162,000+ bonus

Stillwater Mining + NorthWestern Energy + the substantial MT mining + utility audit

Controller / CFO (mid-market MT)

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

Controller + CFO at MT mid-market + post-2020 Bozeman + Big Sky private companies

Mid-Level Accountant (3-6 yrs)

$55,000–$78,000

Senior accountant at MT firms · transitioning to manager band

Junior Accountant / Staff (0-3 yrs)

$45,000–$62,000

MSU Jabs + UM Business + Carroll + MT Tech + Rocky Mountain Accounting · entry band

Worth knowing: Anderson ZurMuehlen + the substantial MT-HQ regional CPA concentration + post-2024 MT top 5.65% tax reform is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Northern Rockies CPA anchor and a feature most national accountant surveys understate for MT. Anderson ZurMuehlen (the substantial MT-HQ regional CPA + ~150+ employees + the substantial Anderson ZurMuehlen Helena + Billings + Bozeman + Missoula + Great Falls + Kalispell offices serving the substantial MT statewide CPA market + the substantial Anderson ZurMuehlen audit + tax + advisory + the substantial Anderson ZurMuehlen ranch + agriculture + mining + utility + nonprofit specialty) supports substantial MT regional CPA. Senior Anderson ZurMuehlen managers clear $95-148K+ bonus. The substantial post-2024 MT top 5.65% tax reform (the substantial MT post-2024 HB 192 + HB 191 tax reform consolidating prior MT 6.5%/6.75% progressive brackets into MT top 5.65% + the substantial MT post-2024 standard deduction conforming to federal + the substantial MT property tax revaluation work creating substantial MT tax planning demand) supports substantial MT tax practice. Galusha Higgins & Galusha + Pinion + Junkermier + Eide Bailly + CLA + KPMG + EY Billings industry + Stillwater Mining + NorthWestern Energy industry audit + Billings Clinic + Logan Health industry. MT 0% sales tax + MT is NOT a RTW state anchor the MT accountant proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Accountants in Montana and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Montana 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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