How much does a Accountant make in Montana?

The average Accountant salary in Montana is around $85,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Montana state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $64,478 annually ($5,373/month).

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

On a $85,000 salary in Montana, your take-home pay is approximately $64,478/year or $5,373/month. Federal tax: $9,870. State tax: $4,150. FICA: $0.00.

Is $85,000 a good Accountant salary?

$85,000 is a competitive salary for a Accountant — above the national median. In Montana, demand for this role is active.

How do Montana taxes affect Accountant salaries?

Montana levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $85,000 is $4,150. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Accountants?

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)

The average Accountant in Montana earns around $85,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $64,478/year ($5,373/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$64,478
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,373
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,480
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$31/hr
Federal Tax	$9,870
State Tax	$4,150
FICA Taxes	$6,503
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.14%

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Accountant Salary Ranges in Montana

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$58,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$85,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$122,000

/year

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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 flat 5.9% 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 flat 5.9% 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 flat 5.9% tax reform (the substantial MT post-2024 HB 192 + HB 191 tax reform consolidating prior MT 6.5%/6.75% progressive brackets into MT flat 5.9% + 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.