How much does a Financial Accountant make?
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$80,226
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Financial Accountant is $80,226 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $75,198 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 $5,028 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Accountant | $66,290 /yr |
| Senior Accountant | $83,177 /yr |
| Adjunct Accountant |
Top Paying Companies
For a Financial Accountant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Financial Accountant in United States. Employers include Stripe, BHP and Wells Fargo.
Top Paying Companies
For Financial Accountant in United States
| 1 | Stripe | $160,037 | |
| 2 | BHP | $111,549 | |
| 3 | Wells Fargo | $95,095 | |
| 4 | UBS | $94,053 | |
| 5 | Deloitte | $89,634 | |
| 6 | EVRAZ North America | $88,346 | |
| 7 | DISYS | $86,486 | |
| 8 | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield | $86,128 | |
| 9 | Winston & Strawn | $85,539 | |
| 10 | Holcim | $79,239 |
For Accountant
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Accountant | $66,290 /yr |
| Senior Accountant | $83,177 /yr |
| Adjunct Accountant |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Financial Accountant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Financial Accountant in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $123,261, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $111,549, Financial Services with a median total pay of $94,053, Insurance with a median total pay of $86,128, and Legal with a median total pay of $85,539.
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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.
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Financial Accountant pay FAQ
The average salary for a Financial Accountant is $80,226 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 906 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Financial Accountant employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Financial Accountant in United States is $97,297 per year.
The lowest salary for a Financial Accountant in United States is $66,422 per year.
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