How much does an Accounts Payable Specialist make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Accounts Payable Specialist is $53,929 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $50,774 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 $3,155 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 $46K-$63K/yr?
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Accounts Payable Specialist | $53,929 /yr |
| Senior Accounts Payable Specialist | $64,486 /yr |
| Accounts Payable Specialist IV | $59,059 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Accounts Payable Specialist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Accounts Payable Specialist in United States. Employers include Tesla, KBR and American Water.
Top Paying Companies
For Accounts Payable Specialist in United States
| 1 | Tesla | $62,651 | |
| 2 | KBR | $59,348 | |
| 3 | American Water | $58,363 | |
| 4 | Jones Lang LaSalle | $56,794 | |
| 5 | Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith | $55,728 | |
| 6 | Medline Industries | $55,493 | |
| 7 | Zimmer Biomet | $55,459 | |
| 8 | SHI International | $53,652 | |
| 9 | Saint-Gobain | $52,955 | |
| 10 | Zulily | $52,923 |
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What is the total pay trajectory for Accounts Payable Specialist?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Accounts Payable Specialist | $53,929 /yr |
| Senior Accounts Payable Specialist | $64,486 /yr |
| Accounts Payable Specialist IV | $59,059 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Accounts Payable Specialist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Accounts Payable Specialist in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $59,348, Legal with a median total pay of $55,728, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $55,476, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $54,649, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $53,652.
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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.
Accounts Payable Specialist pay FAQ
The average salary for an Accounts Payable Specialist is $53,929 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 6390 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Accounts Payable Specialist employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Accounts Payable Specialist in United States is $63,017 per year.
The lowest salary for an Accounts Payable Specialist in United States is $46,359 per year.
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