How much does an Accounts Payable make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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Industry

$39,954 / yrTotal Pay
$37,887 / yrBase Pay
$2,067 / yrAdditional Pay

$39,954

 / yr
$30K$53K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Accounts Payable is $39,954 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $37,887 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 $2,067 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 Accounts Payable Specialist

$46,958 /yr
Accounts Payable Specialist
$53,969 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For an Accounts Payable in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Accounts Payable in United States. Employers include SYSPRO, Robert Half and Cintas.

1
SYSPRO
$55,439/yr
7
ABC
$47,463/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Accounts Payable Specialist

$46,958 /yr
Accounts Payable Specialist

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$47,365

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 / hr

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$48,210

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Top Paying Industries

For an Accounts Payable in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an Accounts Payable in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $55,439, Financial Services with a median total pay of $47,970, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $47,463, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $47,442, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $46,343.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$55,439

    18% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$47,970

    5% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$47,463

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$47,442

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$46,343

    2% Higher than other industries

Information Technology

The top paying company in Information Technology for Accounts Payable is SYSPRO.

SYSPROSYSPRO$55,439/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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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Accounts Payable Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Accounts Payable

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$32,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
AP Clerk

United States of America

 | <1 year

$41,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Accounts Payable Specialist

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$28

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Accounts Payable Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$30,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Accounts Payable Clerk

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$1,521

/hr

$21 | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
AP Clerk

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$3,400

/mo

$3K | $600

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Accounts Payable Clerk

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Accounts Payable

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$32

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday

Accounts Payable pay FAQ

The national average salary for an Accounts Payable is $37,887 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Accounts Payable salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 4651 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Accounts Payable employees.

The highest salary for an Accounts Payable in United States is $49,282 per year.

The lowest salary for an Accounts Payable in United States is $29,126 per year.

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