How much does an Accountant make?
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$97,554
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Accountant is $97,554 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $57,940 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 $39,615 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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Related Job Titles
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Some related job titles are Accounting Clerk Salaries with median pay of $82,650, Accountant-entry Level Salaries with median pay of $77,184, Junior Accountant Salaries with median pay of $90,856, Staff Accountant Salaries with median pay of $96,213.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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 pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Accountant is $57,940 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Accountant salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 41614 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Accountant employees.
The highest salary for an Accountant in United States is $82,325 per year.
The lowest salary for an Accountant in United States is $40,777 per year.
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