How much does a CPA make?
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$112,931
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a CPA is $112,931 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $78,836 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 $34,095 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 Cpa in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Cpa in United States. Employers include Self Opportunity, PwC and Deloitte.
Top Paying Companies
For Cpa in United States
| 1 | Self Opportunity | $147,316 | |
| 2 | PwC | $128,934 | |
| 3 | Deloitte | $126,255 | |
| 4 | EY | $122,319 | |
| 5 | Shwiff Levy & Polo | $108,457 |
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CPA Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Cpa in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Cpa in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $147,316 and Financial Services with a median total pay of $124,287.
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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CPA pay FAQ
The national average salary for a CPA is $78,836 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a CPA salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 337 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a CPA employees.
The highest salary for a CPA in United States is $139,471 per year.
The lowest salary for a CPA in United States is $45,725 per year.
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