How much does a Staff Accountant make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$59,467 / yrTotal Pay
$55,371 / yrBase Pay
$4,096 / yrAdditional Pay

$59,467

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$46K$78K
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The estimated total pay for a Staff Accountant is $59,467 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $55,371 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 $4,096 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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Total Pay Trajectory

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$59,467 /yr
Staff Accountant
$89,149 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Staff Accountant in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Staff Accountant in United States. Employers include Google, Meta and Angi.

1
Google
$127,014/yr
2
Meta
$112,331/yr
3
Angi
$105,224/yr
4
Sempra
$102,723/yr
5
M3
$100,761/yr
10
ONEOK
$96,763/yr
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For Staff Accountant

$59,467 /yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Staff Accountant in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Staff Accountant in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $86,690, Information Technology with a median total pay of $85,932, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $81,282, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $78,518, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $77,132.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$86,690

    18% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$85,932

    17% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$81,282

    13% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$78,518

    10% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$77,132

    8% Higher than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Staff Accountant are Sempra, ONEOK, and Occidental Petroleum.

SempraSempra$102,723/yr
ONEOKONEOK$96,763/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.

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Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Staff Accountant is $55,371 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Staff Accountant salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 36173 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Staff Accountant employees.

The highest salary for a Staff Accountant in United States is $70,553 per year.

The lowest salary for a Staff Accountant in United States is $43,455 per year.

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