The average accountant salary at Albany was $78,141 , which is 14 percent higher than the average salary for this job in New York, but 30 percent lower than the national average for this job . Accountant salaries at Albany typically range from $47,048 to $109,234 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported accountant salary was $119,568. There are 6 employees at Albany with the job title accountant.