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$54,175
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Accounting is $54,175 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $50,988 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 $3,187 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Accountant | $58,852 /yr |
| Senior Accountant | $88,079 /yr |
| Adjunct Accountant |
Top Paying Companies
For an Accounting in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Accounting in United States. Employers include Google, Yahoo and Devon Energy.
Top Paying Companies
For Accounting in United States
| 1 | $120,333 | ||
| 2 | Yahoo | $98,887 | |
| 3 | Devon Energy | $92,377 | |
| 4 | inDinero | $91,029 | |
| 5 | Marathon Petroleum | $88,544 | |
| 6 | Snap | $87,968 | |
| 7 | ExxonMobil | $87,964 | |
| 8 | Ford Motor Company | $87,754 | |
| 9 | Valero Energy | $87,170 | |
| 10 | Apple | $84,332 |
For Accountant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Accountant?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Accountant | $58,852 /yr |
| Senior Accountant | $88,079 /yr |
| Adjunct Accountant |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Accounting in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Accounting in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $86,150, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $81,114, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $74,020, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $72,553, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $71,994.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$71,994
9% Higher than other industries
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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 pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Accounting is $50,988 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Accounting salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 9425 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Accounting employees.
The highest salary for an Accounting in United States is $75,890 per year.
The lowest salary for an Accounting in United States is $34,258 per year.
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