How much does a Certified Public Accountant make?
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$99,071
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Certified Public Accountant is $99,071 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $82,781 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 $16,290 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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Top Paying Companies
For a Certified Public Accountant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Certified Public Accountant in United States. Employers include Sitzberger, Hau & Company, Insight Global and PwC.
Top Paying Companies
For Certified Public Accountant in United States
| 1 | Sitzberger, Hau & Company | $174,878 | |
| 2 | Insight Global | $157,430 | |
| 3 | PwC | $121,739 | |
| 4 | EY | $119,082 |
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$157,430
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Top Paying Industries
For a Certified Public Accountant in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Certified Public Accountant in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $157,430 and Financial Services with a median total pay of $120,410.
Human Resources & Staffing
The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Certified Public Accountant is Insight Global.
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.
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Certified Public Accountant pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Certified Public Accountant is $82,781 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Certified Public Accountant salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 186 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Certified Public Accountant employees.
The highest salary for a Certified Public Accountant in United States is $130,645 per year.
The lowest salary for a Certified Public Accountant in United States is $52,453 per year.
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