Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a CPA make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$112,931 / yrTotal Pay
$78,836 / yrBase Pay
$34,095 / yrAdditional Pay

$112,931

 / yr
$66K$202K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The 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.

1
Self Opportunity
Self Opportunity
$147,316/yr
2
PwC
$128,934/yr
20K open jobs
4
EY
$122,319/yr
5
Shwiff Levy & Polo
$108,457/yr
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CPASee 18 salaries from all locations

$128,934

 / yr

$108,457

 / yr

$126,255

 / yr

$122,319

 / yr

$147,316

 / yr

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$157,850

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$167,749

 / yr

$116,000

 / yr

$164,939

 / yr

$119,319

 / yr

$162,122

 / yr

$139,144

 / yr

$114,182

 / yr

$134,226

 / yr

$229,661

 / yr

$143,102

 / yr

$121,347

 / yr

$101,760

 / yr

$118,344

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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.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$147,316

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$124,287

    2% Lower than other industries

Media & Communication

The top paying company in Media & Communication for Cpa is Self Opportunity.

Self OpportunitySelf Opportunity$147,316/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

For cpa

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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

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$95,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$245,000

/yr

$220K | $25K

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$198,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$95,000

/yr

$85K | $10K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$110,000

/yr

$95K | $15K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago

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.

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