Accountant Salary
Updated: 26 May 2012
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National Accountant Salary Data
| National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $21K | $42K | $63K |
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| Salary | $32,042 - $59,920 |
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| Bonus | $0.00 - $5,129 |
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| Profit Sharing | $510 - $5,201 |
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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). ) | $29,968 - $60,965 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 26 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 5,940 |
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Companies and Industries for
Accountant
Salaries
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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Popular Industries
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Salary Range
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| Accounting, Auditing and Tax Services | $34,020 - $57,577 |
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| Manufacturing and Distribution | $34,645 - $59,418 |
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| Healthcare | $33,691 - $58,468 |
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| Financial Services | $33,793 - $58,286 |
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| Real Estate Property Management | $32,421 - $55,336 |
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Key Statistics for
Accountant
Salaries and Jobs
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Female
68%
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Male
32%
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| Salary: | $38,208 - $51,714 | |
$37,164 - $50,651
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| Bachelor's Degree | $31,671 - $58,596 |
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| Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Accounting | $31,874 - $57,313 |
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| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting | $30,437 - $56,458 |
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| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $34,930 - $60,341 |
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| Bachelor of Arts (BA), Accounting | $33,014 - $61,413 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
75% |
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Dental:
58% |
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Vision:
40% |
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None:
22% |
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Career Path for
Accountant
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Accountant
Salary Range
$29,968 - $60,965
Accountant
Salary Range
$29,968 - $60,965
Highest Salaries By City for Accountant Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Accountant Jobs
Boulder, Colorado (CO)
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$50,096 - $59,344
#1 Highest Paying Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
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$38,655 - $68,377
#2 Highest Paying Location
Santa Clara, California (CA)
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$26,293 - $69,810
#3 Highest Paying Location
San Jose, California (CA)
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$40,033 - $69,523
#4 Highest Paying Location
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
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$36,886 - $75,627
#5 Highest Paying Location
Rockville, Maryland (MD)
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$34,436 - $64,940
#6 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
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$34,060 - $68,922
#7 Highest Paying Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
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Salary Range:
$35,678 - $63,738
#8 Highest Paying Location
Fort Worth, Texas (TX)
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Salary Range:
$39,368 - $60,267
#9 Highest Paying Location
Sunnyvale, California (CA)
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$42,160 - $80,475
#10 Highest Paying Location
Santa Monica, California (CA)
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$39,701 - $52,201
#11 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
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Salary Range:
$38,274 - $60,657
#12 Highest Paying Location
Irvine, California (CA)
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Salary Range:
$30,521 - $62,060
#13 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
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Salary Range:
$35,781 - $63,763
#14 Highest Paying Location
Detroit, Michigan (MI)
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Salary Range:
$28,284 - $63,253
#15 Highest Paying Location
San Diego, California (CA)
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Salary Range:
$30,948 - $62,126
#16 Highest Paying Location
Irving, Texas (TX)
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Salary Range:
$43,509 - $59,145
#17 Highest Paying Location
Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)
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Salary Range:
$36,735 - $55,845
#18 Highest Paying Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
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Salary Range:
$36,145 - $66,510
#19 Highest Paying Location
Midland, Texas (TX)
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Salary Range:
$44,255 - $51,426
#20 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
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Salary Range:
$38,274 - $60,657
#1 Most Popular Location
New York, New York (NY)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$34,060 - $68,922
#2 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$34,151 - $58,290
#3 Most Popular Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$35,781 - $63,763
#4 Most Popular Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$31,912 - $62,963
#5 Most Popular Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$36,145 - $66,510
#6 Most Popular Location
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Accountant
Salary Range:
$36,573 - $58,864
#7 Most Popular Location
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.
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