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$59,557
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Accountant I is $59,557 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $56,742 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,816 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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For Accountant I
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Accountant I | $59,557 /yr |
| Accountant | $66,343 /yr |
| Senior Accountant | $83,190 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Accountant I in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Accountant I in United States. Employers include American Express, Apache and AIG.
Top Paying Companies
For Accountant I in United States
| 1 | American Express | $67,016 | |
| 2 | Apache | $64,679 | |
| 3 | AIG | $63,905 | |
| 4 | NextEra Energy, Inc. | $61,272 | |
| 5 | Freeport-McMoRan | $60,462 | |
| 6 | Centene | $60,364 | |
| 7 | Sysco | $59,284 | |
| 8 | IGT | $57,901 | |
| 9 | UNFI | $57,510 | |
| 10 | WM | $57,269 |
For Accountant I
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What is the total pay trajectory for Accountant I?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Accountant I | $59,557 /yr |
| Accountant | $66,343 /yr |
| Senior Accountant | $83,190 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Accountant I in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Accountant I in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $61,272, Insurance with a median total pay of $60,364, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $58,397, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $57,269, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $56,255.
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Accountant I are Apache, NextEra Energy, Inc., and Freeport-McMoRan.
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What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?
Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
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Accountant I pay FAQ
The average salary for an Accountant I is $59,557 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 808 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Accountant I employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Accountant I in United States is $68,904 per year.
The lowest salary for an Accountant I in United States is $51,674 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming an Accountant I or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Accountant I.