Salary
Snapshot for
Accountant Job
Updated: 27 Aug 2010
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National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown is the 25th to 75th percentile and is national, not local. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) |
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$37,499 - $51,301 |
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| Bonus |
$784 - $3,629 |
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| Profit Sharing |
$988 - $3,463 |
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Total Pay (?XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). ) |
$35,609 - $51,562 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 27 Aug 2010 | Individuals Reporting: 7,105
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Companies and Industries for
Accountant
Jobs
| Popular Employers |
Salary Range |
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| International Business Machines (IBM) Corp. |
$47,694 - $56,042 |
| J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC) |
$38,057 - $54,045 |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers |
$48,792 - $53,142 |
| Koch Industries, Inc. |
$45,201 - $52,000 |
| Ernst and Young LLP |
$44,219 - $50,893 |
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| Popular Industries |
Salary Range |
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| Accounting / Auditing Firm |
$38,683 - $50,849 |
| Manufacturing and Distribution |
$38,376 - $50,645 |
| Healthcare |
$37,781 - $50,353 |
| Financial Services |
$38,210 - $51,031 |
| Insurance |
$38,172 - $50,352 |
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Key Statistics for
Accountant
Jobs
Female
69%
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Male
31%
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| Bachelor of Science (BS/BSc/SB), Accounting |
$38,826 - $50,633 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting |
$37,242 - $52,545 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
$39,720 - $55,167 |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA/AB), Accounting |
$38,904 - $50,528 |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA/AB) |
$39,134 - $53,673 |
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| Most Common Health Benefits |
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Medical:
76% |
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Dental:
58% |
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Vision:
40% |
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None:
23% |
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Career Path for
Accountant
Jobs
Accountant
Salary Range
$35,609 - $51,562
Accountant
Salary Range
$35,609 - $51,562
Salary Map for
Accountant
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Accountant Jobs
Top Cities By Popularity for Accountant Jobs
Stamford, Connecticut (CT)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$49,132 - $65,111
#1 Highest Paying City
Rockville, Maryland (MD)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$49,579 - $71,732
#2 Highest Paying City
San Francisco, California (CA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$45,003 - $62,503
#3 Highest Paying City
Arlington, Virginia (VA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$45,000 - $56,930
#4 Highest Paying City
New York, New York (NY)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$42,568 - $60,269
#5 Highest Paying City
Bakersfield, California (CA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$47,357 - $59,273
#6 Highest Paying City
San Jose, California (CA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$40,505 - $59,771
#7 Highest Paying City
Irvine, California (CA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$46,421 - $55,053
#8 Highest Paying City
Manhattan, New York (NY)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$41,156 - $60,850
#9 Highest Paying City
Baltimore, Maryland (MD)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$40,020 - $64,730
#10 Highest Paying City
Fresno, California (CA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$40,236 - $71,834
#11 Highest Paying City
Ann Arbor, Michigan (MI)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$40,409 - $56,997
#12 Highest Paying City
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$41,611 - $54,366
#13 Highest Paying City
McLean, Virginia (VA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$46,053 - $51,116
#14 Highest Paying City
Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$41,712 - $52,030
#15 Highest Paying City
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$41,492 - $58,675
#16 Highest Paying City
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$39,783 - $56,756
#17 Highest Paying City
San Diego, California (CA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$40,275 - $54,281
#18 Highest Paying City
Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$39,169 - $50,868
#19 Highest Paying City
Albany, New York (NY)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$38,750 - $61,025
#20 Highest Paying City
Houston, Texas (TX)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$40,716 - $54,440
#1 Most Popular City
New York, New York (NY)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$42,568 - $60,269
#2 Most Popular City
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$41,611 - $54,366
#3 Most Popular City
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$41,300 - $55,277
#4 Most Popular City
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$39,373 - $50,796
#5 Most Popular City
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$40,609 - $52,115
#6 Most Popular City
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$39,201 - $50,491
#7 Most Popular City
Austin, Texas (TX)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$35,805 - $47,982
#8 Most Popular City
San Diego, California (CA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$40,275 - $54,281
#9 Most Popular City
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$37,146 - $50,269
#10 Most Popular City
St. Louis, Missouri (MO)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$35,843 - $48,027
#11 Most Popular City
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$41,492 - $58,675
#12 Most Popular City
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$39,783 - $56,756
#13 Most Popular City
Denver, Colorado (CO)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$38,958 - $55,463
#14 Most Popular City
Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$39,966 - $51,271
#15 Most Popular City
Tampa, Florida (FL)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$37,066 - $53,334
#16 Most Popular City
San Jose, California (CA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$40,505 - $59,771
#17 Most Popular City
San Antonio, Texas (TX)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$34,901 - $48,706
#18 Most Popular City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$32,889 - $44,219
#19 Most Popular City
Tulsa, Oklahoma (OK)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$34,928 - $45,585
#20 Most Popular City
Accountant
Job Description
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.
Compile data, compute fees and charges, and prepare invoices for billing purposes. Duties include computing costs and calculating rates for goods, services, and shipment of goods; posting data; and keeping other relevant records. May involve use of computer or typewriter, calculator, and adding and bookkeeping machines.
Job Listings for Accountant Jobs
FAQs on Salaries for
Accountant
Jobs
How to Increase Accounting Salaries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts outstanding growth for accountant jobs over the next several years. With such a positive job outlook, many people are wondering: how much do accounting jobs pay and what does it take to enter the field? The requirements needed for a job will vary depending on the specific Accountant Job Description, but may include earning a Master of Business Administration Degree or completing CPA requirements to become a certified public accountant. While it's standard for accountants to complete a bachelor's degree, the Accounting Salaries by Degree chart shows that there isn't much difference in accounting salaries based on undergraduate degree, but accountant salaries can be given a boost by getting a MBA. Whether you choose to stick with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or further your accounting education, it's now possible to complete Online Accounting Degrees, including an Online MBA Degree. Exploring accounting degree options is a strategic part of career planning; it's up to you to decide which accounting education path best suits your needs.
Accountant Salaries Add Up
Everyone has heard that old saying about the inevitability of death and taxes. For some people, it's almost a toss-up as to which they dread more! The upside to this little axiom is that accountants will always have plenty of business (so will morticians, but that's a topic for another time). An accountant can do wonders for an individual's peace of mind when it comes to sorting out their money matters, but there are also opportunities for accountants at the corporate level, where budgets must be drafted and monitored closely. When you spend all day handling other people's money, you naturally want to make sure your accountant salary is at the level it should be, compared to other accounting salaries in your geographical area and field of expertise. PayScale's accountant salary data can help. You can research accounting salaries by city, state, experience, and more.
Researching Accountant Salaries by State, we can see that New York and California currently offer the highest median accountant salary. Compare Accountant Salary Data by City and you'll see that New York City and Los Angeles continue the trend with high accounting salaries. However, a good accountant knows that how much money people make isn't the only thing that affects how much money they have. The cost of living in New York City and Los Angeles is high enough that it may be worth setting up shop in other areas. The PayScale Advice section for accountant salary also suggests getting your CPA license. As accountants spend more time on the job, they not only hone their accounting skills, but also build connections and receive client referrals, so it's no surprise that measuring Accountant Salaries by Years Experience shows a direct correlation between experience and a higher accountant salary.
Real-Life Accountant Jobs
To further your research into accounting salaries, and get an insider's perspective on the life of an accountant, read the interview with Christine White, " Accountant Career Path - Accountant Average Salary," in the Salary Stories blog. Christine shares her experience as an accountant after 20 years in the field.
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