How much does an Accountant make?

Updated Sep 30, 2023

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$66,331 / yrTotal Pay
$62,517 / yrBase Pay
$3,815 / yrAdditional Pay

$66,331

 / yr
$47K$94K
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The estimated total pay for a Accountant is $66,331 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $62,517 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 $3,815 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Accountant

$66,331 /yr
Accountant
$83,187 /yr
Senior Accountant
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Job TitleSalary
Accountant$66,331 /yr
Senior Accountant$83,187 /yr
Adjunct Accountant

Top Paying Companies

For an Accountant in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Accountant in United States. Employers include Google, Meta and Workday.

1
Google
Google
$136,448/yr
1K open jobs
2
Meta
$129,920/yr
5
Yahoo
$112,603/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Accountant in United States

1Google$136,448
2Meta$129,920
3Workday$117,412
4Hilcorp Energy$113,971
5Yahoo$112,603
6Devon Energy$111,346
7Intel Corporation$110,744
8Occidental Petroleum$110,657
9Qualcomm$109,252
10Calpine$108,218
Total Pay Trajectory

For Accountant

$66,331 /yr
Accountant
$83,187 /yr
Senior Accountant
No Salary Reports
Adjunct Accountant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Accountant?

Job TitleSalary
Accountant$66,331 /yr
Senior Accountant$83,187 /yr
Adjunct Accountant

What are total pay estimates for an Accountant at different companies?

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PwC
3.9
AccountantSee 361 salaries from all locations

$91,121

 / yr
EY
3.9
AccountantSee 274 salaries from all locations

$88,893

 / yr
Deloitte
4
AccountantSee 240 salaries from all locations

$77,411

 / yr
Robert Half
3.8
AccountantSee 226 salaries from all locations

$66,330

 / yr
KPMG
3.8
AccountantSee 212 salaries from all locations

$80,277

 / yr
SelfEmployed.com
4.4
AccountantSee 185 salaries from all locations

$60,057

 / yr
Google
4.4
AccountantSee 185 salaries from all locations

$136,448

 / yr

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Hotta Liesenberg Saito
3.2
AccountantSee 136 salaries from all locations

$65,755

 / yr
ABC
4
AccountantSee 116 salaries from all locations

$63,452

 / yr
Amazon
3.7
AccountantSee 111 salaries from all locations

$81,707

 / yr
McDonald's
3.5
AccountantSee 109 salaries from all locations

$56,391

 / yr
Walmart
3.4
AccountantSee 98 salaries from all locations

$66,495

 / yr
CBRE
4
AccountantSee 96 salaries from all locations

$71,706

 / yr
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
3.7
AccountantSee 87 salaries from all locations

$65,626

 / yr
Wells Fargo
3.7
AccountantSee 86 salaries from all locations

$74,494

 / yr
Self Opportunity
4.3
AccountantSee 78 salaries from all locations

$58,832

 / yr
EC Ortiz & Co., LLP
2.9
AccountantSee 78 salaries from all locations

$68,931

 / yr
Bank of America
4
AccountantSee 76 salaries from all locations

$72,405

 / yr
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
3.9
AccountantSee 74 salaries from all locations

$61,176

 / yr
JPMorgan Chase & Co
4
AccountantSee 74 salaries from all locations

$67,931

 / yr
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Accountant Salaries

Job TitleSalary
PwC Accountant salaries - 361 salaries reported$91,121/yr
EY Accountant salaries - 274 salaries reported$88,893/yr
Deloitte Accountant salaries - 240 salaries reported$77,411/yr
Robert Half Accountant salaries - 226 salaries reported$66,330/yr
KPMG Accountant salaries - 212 salaries reported$80,277/yr
SelfEmployed.com Accountant salaries - 185 salaries reported$60,057/yr
Google Accountant salaries - 185 salaries reported$136,448/yr
Hotta Liesenberg Saito Accountant salaries - 136 salaries reported$65,755/yr
ABC Accountant salaries - 116 salaries reported$63,452/yr
Amazon Accountant salaries - 111 salaries reported$81,707/yr
McDonald's Accountant salaries - 109 salaries reported$56,391/yr
Walmart Accountant salaries - 98 salaries reported$66,495/yr
CBRE Accountant salaries - 96 salaries reported$71,706/yr
Defense Finance and Accounting Service Accountant salaries - 87 salaries reported$65,626/yr
Wells Fargo Accountant salaries - 86 salaries reported$74,494/yr
Self Opportunity Accountant salaries - 78 salaries reported$58,832/yr
EC Ortiz & Co., LLP Accountant salaries - 78 salaries reported$68,931/yr
Bank of America Accountant salaries - 76 salaries reported$72,405/yr
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Accountant salaries - 74 salaries reported$61,176/yr
JPMorgan Chase & Co Accountant salaries - 74 salaries reported$67,931/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For an Accountant in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an Accountant in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $82,260, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $74,773, Information Technology with a median total pay of $74,236, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $72,238, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $69,147.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$82,260

    21% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$74,773

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$74,236

    13% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$72,238

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$69,147

    7% Higher than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Accountant are Hilcorp Energy, Devon Energy, and Occidental Petroleum.

Hilcorp EnergyHilcorp Energy$113,971/yr
Devon EnergyDevon Energy$111,346/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Accountant

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Qaulative Assurance

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$47,111

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Accountant

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$42,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Accounting

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$130,000

/yr

$120K | $10K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Accounting Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$27

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Accountant

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Accounting

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Accounting

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Accounting Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$30,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Accountant pay FAQ

The average salary for an Accountant is $66,331 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 49957 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Accountant employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Accountant in United States is $79,814 per year.

The lowest salary for an Accountant in United States is $55,341 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an Accountant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Accountant.

Accountants earn salaries similar to other corporate operations professionals including compliance and financial analysts. Accountants generally earn similar pay whether they work for finance and insurance firms, management companies or enterprises, the government or private accounting firms. Full-time hours are common, with longer hours around tax season or the end of a fiscal quarter. Accountants who earn the designation of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) generally earn the highest pay.

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Anonymous Glassdoor ratings indicate that 69% of accountants are satisfied with their salary. Typically, accountants hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or a finance-related field. Having a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential or an advanced degree and years of experience can provide a higher base pay and lead to a good salary.

Accountants have a wide total pay range between $47,050.01 and $94,147.59, depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $66,331.38. Following the average career path in the accounting field and building up years of relevant experience can increase an accountant's salary. Some contributing factors to earning more are having an advanced degree in accounting or a CPA credential.

If you're looking to further your career as an accountant, earning an advanced degree is necessary. A master's degree in accounting or business administration with a specialty in accounting can lead to specialized paths in the field such as auditing, forensic accounting, and public accounting, which all have the potential to increase an accountant's salary. You also may not be qualified to take the CPA exam without a master's degree.

Passing the CPA examination equips you with the skills and knowledge to file securities and exchange commission reports as well as represent clients regarding income taxes before the IRS. You must have 2 years of accounting management experience to attain the certification, which is why earning an advanced degree is even more crucial.

If you receive a job offer with a salary you aren't satisfied with, you can ask your employer if that number is flexible. This is an effective way to open the conversation for a higher accountant salary. You can also negotiate salary in your current position by looking at accountant jobs nearby to see if there are any paying accountants more and bring it to your boss's attention. Using the phrase "based on my research" sends the message that you know what you're talking about. Asking for between 10 and 20% more is a good rule of thumb and shows that you know your value.

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