How much does an Accounting Assistant make?

Updated Sep 28, 2023

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$44,210 / yrTotal Pay
$42,359 / yrBase Pay
$1,851 / yrAdditional Pay

$44,210

 / yr
$33K$60K
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Possible Range

The 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Assistant Accountant

$50,901 /yr
Assistant Accountant
$83,185 /yr
Senior Accountant
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Job TitleSalary
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.

1
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
$56,733/yr
3K open jobs
5
Epic
$50,026/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Accounting Assistant in United States

1Northrop Grumman$56,733
2Verify$52,764
3Koch Industries$52,109
4Jones Lang LaSalle$50,311
5Epic$50,026
6United Nations$49,713
7State of Nevada$48,648
8AssuredPartners$48,148
9State of Michigan$47,350
10AmeriGas$47,053
Total Pay Trajectory

For Assistant Accountant

$50,901 /yr
Assistant Accountant
$83,185 /yr
Senior Accountant
No Salary Reports
Adjunct Accountant
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Assistant Accountant?

Job TitleSalary
Assistant Accountant$50,901 /yr
Senior Accountant$83,185 /yr
Adjunct Accountant

What are total pay estimates for an Accounting Assistant at different companies?

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Robert Half
3.8
Accounting AssistantSee 32 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Propel Insurance
4.1
Account AssistantSee 25 salaries from all locations

$50,945

 / yr
Epic
3.4
Accounting AssistantSee 25 salaries from all locations

$24

 / hr
Jasculca/Terman
3.6
Account AssistantSee 24 salaries from all locations

$24

 / hr
Express Employment Professionals
3.9
Accounting AssistantSee 21 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Oak Street Health
3.7
Account AssistantSee 18 salaries from all locations

$47,051

 / yr
eReservation Systems
4.1
Accounting AssistantSee 17 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr

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Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy
3.6
Account AssistantSee 15 salaries from all locations

$51,221

 / yr
Novus
2.6
Account AssistantSee 14 salaries from all locations

$41,952

 / yr
Arizona State University
4.2
Accounting AssistantSee 12 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Cargill
4
Accounting AssistantSee 11 salaries from all locations

$45,955

 / yr
State of Nevada
3.4
Accounting AssistantSee 11 salaries from all locations

$48,648

 / yr
Concord Hospitality
3.7
Accounting AssistantSee 11 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Insurance Office of America
3.8
Account AssistantSee 10 salaries from all locations

$50,678

 / yr
GMMB
3.5
Account AssistantSee 10 salaries from all locations

$45,846

 / yr
HBO
4.1
Account AssistantSee 10 salaries from all locations

$51,121

 / yr
Karla Otto
3.4
Account AssistantSee 10 salaries from all locations

$44,199

 / yr
Landry's
3.3
Accounting AssistantSee 10 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Nordstrom
3.7
Accounting AssistantSee 9 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
RPA
4.3
Account AssistantSee 9 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
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Accounting Assistant Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Robert Half Accounting Assistant salaries - 32 salaries reported$21/hr
Propel Insurance Account Assistant salaries - 25 salaries reported$50,945/yr
Epic Accounting Assistant salaries - 25 salaries reported$24/hr
Jasculca/Terman Account Assistant salaries - 24 salaries reported$24/hr
Express Employment Professionals Accounting Assistant salaries - 21 salaries reported$19/hr
Oak Street Health Account Assistant salaries - 18 salaries reported$47,051/yr
eReservation Systems Accounting Assistant salaries - 17 salaries reported$22/hr
Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy Account Assistant salaries - 15 salaries reported$51,221/yr
Novus Account Assistant salaries - 14 salaries reported$41,952/yr
Arizona State University Accounting Assistant salaries - 12 salaries reported$21/hr
Cargill Accounting Assistant salaries - 11 salaries reported$45,955/yr
State of Nevada Accounting Assistant salaries - 11 salaries reported$48,648/yr
Concord Hospitality Accounting Assistant salaries - 11 salaries reported$20/hr
Insurance Office of America Account Assistant salaries - 10 salaries reported$50,678/yr
GMMB Account Assistant salaries - 10 salaries reported$45,846/yr
HBO Account Assistant salaries - 10 salaries reported$51,121/yr
Karla Otto Account Assistant salaries - 10 salaries reported$44,199/yr
Landry's Accounting Assistant salaries - 10 salaries reported$18/hr
Nordstrom Accounting Assistant salaries - 9 salaries reported$21/hr
RPA Account Assistant salaries - 9 salaries reported$21/hr
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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.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$54,749

    20% Higher than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$50,311

    13% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$50,026

    13% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$47,999

    9% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$47,177

    7% Higher than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Accounting Assistant are Northrop Grumman and Verify.

Northrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman$56,733/yr
VerifyVerify$52,764/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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Accounting Assistant

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Accounting Assistant

United States of America

 | <1 year

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Accounting Assistant

United States of America

 | <1 year

$20,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Accounting Assistant

United States of America

 | <1 year

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Accounting Assistant

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$62,296

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Accounting Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Accounting Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Accounting Assistant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Accounting Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$3,200

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

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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