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$67,000
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a External Auditor is $67,000 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $62,116 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 $4,884 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 an External Auditor in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an External Auditor in United States. Employers include PwC, Deloitte and EY.
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$78,204
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$79,426
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$119,696
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External Auditor Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For an External Auditor in United States
The top 2 paying industries for an External Auditor in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $78,204 and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $76,126.
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 external auditor
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External Auditor pay FAQ
The national average salary for an External Auditor is $62,116 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an External Auditor salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 81 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an External Auditor employees.
The highest salary for an External Auditor in United States is $93,214 per year.
The lowest salary for an External Auditor in United States is $41,393 per year.
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