Accountant Salary

Based on 146 current accountant listings that disclose pay (nationwide, refreshed daily). We show only what employers actually post.

National median

$75,000/yr

Typical range

$65,000 – $87,500

from 146 disclosed ranges

Accountant pay by experience level

Entry level

$70,000/yr

4 disclosed

Mid-level

$71,500/yr

$64,362 – $81,000

108 disclosed

Senior / Lead

$90,000/yr

$80,000 – $95,850

34 disclosed

Grouped by seniority keywords in the job title (e.g. “senior”, “intern”). Only levels with enough disclosed pay show a figure.

The Wealshire, LLCup to $600,000

Commerce, International Trade Administrationup to $187,093

Federal Aviation Administrationup to $173,292

St. Michael's Incup to $160,000

Energy Innovation Corpup to $157,000

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financeup to $142,259

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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