How much does a Senior Accountant make?
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$83K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Senior Accountant is $83,185 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $77,984 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 $5,202 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $72K-$96K/yr?
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Accountant | $83,185 /yr |
| Adjunct Accountant | |
| Principal Accountant | $104,644 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Senior Accountant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Accountant in United States. Employers include Google, Calpine and Twitch.
Top Paying Companies
For Senior Accountant in United States
| 1 | $164,451 | ||
| 2 | Calpine | $150,195 | |
| 3 | Twitch | $147,397 | |
| 4 | Apple | $143,448 | |
| 5 | Equinor | $140,658 | |
| 6 | Oasis Petroleum | $139,405 | |
| 7 | Occidental Petroleum | $138,207 | |
| 8 | Yahoo | $135,843 | |
| 9 | Intuit | $134,094 | |
| 10 | Amazon | $130,508 |
For Senior Accountant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Accountant?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Accountant | $83,185 /yr |
| Adjunct Accountant | |
| Principal Accountant | $104,644 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Senior Accountant at different companies?
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$83,388
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$89,284
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$82,481
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$78,971
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Top Paying Industries
For a Senior Accountant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Accountant in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $110,039, Information Technology with a median total pay of $104,718, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $102,405, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $102,316, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $101,546.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$102,405
11% Higher than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Senior Accountant are Calpine, Equinor, and Oasis Petroleum.
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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Senior Accountant pay FAQ
The average salary for a Senior Accountant is $83,185 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 23373 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Accountant employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Senior Accountant in United States is $96,348 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Accountant in United States is $72,182 per year.
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