How much does an Accounting Associate make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Accounting Associate is $54,703 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $51,902 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 $2,801 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $47K-$63K/yr?
For Associate Accountant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Associate Accountant?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Associate Accountant | $63,427 /yr |
| Senior Accountant | $94,943 /yr |
| Adjunct Accountant |
Top Paying Companies
For an Accounting Associate in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Accounting Associate in United States. Employers include BlackRock, PwC and Deloitte.
Top Paying Companies
For Accounting Associate in United States
| 1 | BlackRock | $72,231 | |
| 2 | PwC | $68,482 | |
| 3 | Deloitte | $63,393 | |
| 4 | KPMG | $63,388 | |
| 5 | Fisher Investments | $62,331 | |
| 6 | Fannie Mae | $62,049 | |
| 7 | RSM | $60,404 | |
| 8 | Jones Lang LaSalle | $60,063 | |
| 9 | JPMorgan Chase & Co | $59,908 | |
| 10 | Allianz | $59,902 |
For Associate Accountant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Associate Accountant?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Associate Accountant | $63,427 /yr |
| Senior Accountant | $94,943 /yr |
| Adjunct Accountant |
What are total pay estimates for an Accounting Associate at different companies?
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Accounting Associate Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For an Accounting Associate in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Accounting Associate in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $59,783, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $58,966, Real Estate with a median total pay of $57,263, Agriculture with a median total pay of $56,715, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $53,206.
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.
Accounting Associate pay FAQ
The average salary for an Accounting Associate is $54,703 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2554 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Accounting Associate employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Accounting Associate in United States is $63,428 per year.
The lowest salary for an Accounting Associate in United States is $47,371 per year.
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