How much does an Accounting Assistant make?
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$44,210
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Accounting Assistant is $44,210 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $42,359 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 $1,851 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 Assistant Accountant
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Accountant | $50,901 /yr |
| Senior Accountant | $83,185 /yr |
| Adjunct Accountant |
Top Paying Companies
For an Accounting Assistant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Accounting Assistant in United States. Employers include Northrop Grumman, Verify and Koch Industries.
Top Paying Companies
For Accounting Assistant in United States
| 1 | Northrop Grumman | $56,733 | |
| 2 | Verify | $52,764 | |
| 3 | Koch Industries | $52,109 | |
| 4 | Jones Lang LaSalle | $50,311 | |
| 5 | Epic | $50,026 | |
| 6 | United Nations | $49,713 | |
| 7 | State of Nevada | $48,648 | |
| 8 | AssuredPartners | $48,148 | |
| 9 | State of Michigan | $47,350 | |
| 10 | AmeriGas | $47,053 |
For Assistant Accountant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Assistant Accountant?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Assistant Accountant | $50,901 /yr |
| Senior Accountant | $83,185 /yr |
| Adjunct Accountant |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Accounting Assistant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Accounting Assistant in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $54,749, Real Estate with a median total pay of $50,311, Information Technology with a median total pay of $50,026, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $47,999, and Insurance with a median total pay of $47,177.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$47,999
9% Higher than other industries
Aerospace & Defense
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Accounting Assistant are Northrop Grumman and Verify.
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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Accounting Assistant pay FAQ
The average salary for an Accounting Assistant is $44,210 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 4830 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Accounting Assistant employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Accounting Assistant in United States is $51,772 per year.
The lowest salary for an Accounting Assistant in United States is $37,873 per year.
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