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Updated: 17 May 2013
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Industry: Public Accounting
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$0$28K$56K$84K
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)$57,393  
   
Staff Accountant$45,162  
Senior Accountant$58,846  
Senior Auditor$60,816  
Senior Tax Accountant$61,843  
Accountant$46,854  
Tax Manager$81,878  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 17 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 4,593
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Salary Range

Ernst and Young LLP$50,020 - $141,168
PricewaterhouseCoopers$48,616 - $106,415
KPMG, LLP$48,393 - $99,130
Deloitte & Touche LLP$46,218 - $118,359
Mcgladrey$47,108 - $107,975
Female
56%
female alumni
 
Male
44%
male alumni
Salary:$45,757 - $68,387 $48,886 - $74,225
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
8%
1-4 years
40%
5-9 years
27%
10-19 years
17%
20 years or more
9%
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