How much does an Accounting Analyst make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$65,916 / yrTotal Pay
$61,702 / yrBase Pay
$4,214 / yrAdditional Pay

$65,916

 / yr
$49K$89K
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The estimated total pay for a Accounting Analyst is $65,916 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $61,702 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 $4,214 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

For Accounting Analyst I

$64,409 /yr
Accounting Analyst I
$65,916 /yr
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Related Job Titles

For Accounting Analyst

Some related job titles are Accounting Manager Salaries with median pay of $94,364, Accountant-entry Level Salaries with median pay of $45,675, Senior Accountant Salaries with median pay of $88,110, Senior Financial Analyst Salaries with median pay of $95,764.

Top Paying Companies

For an Accounting Analyst in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Accounting Analyst in United States. Employers include Pacific Gas and Electric, Chevron and Phillips 66.

1
Pacific Gas and Electric
$103,442/yr
5
Alan C. Young
$93,698/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Accounting Analyst I

$65,916 /yr
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Account AnalystSee 60 salaries from this location

$68,884

 / yr

$66,422

 / yr

$78,093

 / yr

$58,794

 / yr

$83,063

 / yr

$62,285

 / yr

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Top Paying Industries

For an Accounting Analyst in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an Accounting Analyst in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $90,401, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $83,063, Agriculture with a median total pay of $81,726, Information Technology with a median total pay of $81,411, and Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $78,355.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$90,401

    12% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$83,063

    5% Higher than other industries

  • AgricultureAgriculture$81,726

    3% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$81,411

    3% Higher than other industries

  • Personal Consumer ServicesPersonal Consumer Services$78,355

    1% Lower than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Accounting Analyst are Pacific Gas and Electric, Chevron, and Phillips 66.

Pacific Gas and ElectricPacific Gas and Electric$103,442/yr
ChevronChevron$101,539/yr
Phillips 66Phillips 66$95,923/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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Accounting Analyst

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$93,000

/yr

$83K | $10K

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Accounting Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$48,000

/yr

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1-3 years
2 days ago
Accounting Analyst

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Accounting Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Accounting Analyst

United States of America

 | <1 year

$103,500

/yr

$90K | $14K

Submitted 2 days ago

<1 year
2 days ago
Accounting Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$86,500

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Accounting Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
AR Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$73,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
AR Analyst

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$64,000

/yr

$62K | $2K

Submitted 3 days ago

15+ years
3 days ago

Accounting Analyst pay FAQ

The national average salary for an Accounting Analyst is $61,702 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Accounting Analyst salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1767 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Accounting Analyst employees.

The highest salary for an Accounting Analyst in United States is $80,976 per year.

The lowest salary for an Accounting Analyst in United States is $47,015 per year.

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