Cost Accountant Salary
Updated: 31 May 2012
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| 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 | $23K | $46K | $69K |
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| Salary | $36,739 - $66,343 |
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| Bonus | $0.00 - $5,904 |
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| Profit Sharing | $660 - $8,000 |
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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). ) | $34,877 - $68,145 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 31 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 917 |
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Companies and Industries for
Cost Accountant
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Popular Employers
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Popular Industries
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| Manufacturing and Distribution | $39,053 - $66,459 |
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| Food Manufacturing | $38,967 - $66,308 |
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| Construction | $38,291 - $65,468 |
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| Steel/Metal Manufacturing | $38,738 - $65,407 |
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| Medical Device Manufacturing | $39,869 - $67,376 |
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Key Statistics for
Cost Accountant
Salaries and Jobs
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Female
51%
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Male
49%
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| Salary: | $40,483 - $55,751 | |
$42,431 - $57,115
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| Bachelor's Degree | $35,708 - $65,702 |
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| Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Accounting | $33,053 - $62,199 |
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| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $36,681 - $67,022 |
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| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting | $36,224 - $67,530 |
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| Bachelor of Arts (BA), Accounting | $35,985 - $65,490 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
85% |
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Dental:
76% |
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Vision:
56% |
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None:
12% |
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Cost Accountant
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Cost Accountant
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$34,877 - $68,145
Cost Accountant
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$34,877 - $68,145
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Cost Accountant
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Highest Salaries By City for Cost Accountant Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Cost Accountant Jobs
San Jose, California (CA)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$60,923 - $88,511
#1 Highest Paying Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$54,112 - $73,625
#2 Highest Paying Location
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$30,201 - $77,477
#3 Highest Paying Location
Portland, Oregon (OR)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$48,980 - $58,338
#4 Highest Paying Location
Denver, Colorado (CO)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$40,695 - $58,365
#5 Highest Paying Location
Salt Lake City, Utah (UT)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$41,050 - $60,678
#6 Highest Paying Location
Boise, Idaho (ID)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$46,675 - $66,701
#7 Highest Paying Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$49,910 - $60,000
#8 Highest Paying Location
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$50,295 - $69,181
#9 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$43,432 - $61,042
#10 Highest Paying Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$49,579 - $55,955
#11 Highest Paying Location
Miami, Florida (FL)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$44,219 - $58,958
#12 Highest Paying Location
Sacramento, California (CA)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$45,000 - $72,000
#13 Highest Paying Location
El Paso, Texas (TX)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$40,695 - $65,345
#14 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$37,040 - $66,166
#15 Highest Paying Location
St. Louis, Missouri (MO)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$47,371 - $62,857
#16 Highest Paying Location
Tampa, Florida (FL)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$42,500 - $54,294
#17 Highest Paying Location
San Antonio, Texas (TX)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$45,692 - $51,613
#18 Highest Paying Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$39,682 - $61,553
#19 Highest Paying Location
Cleveland, Ohio (OH)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$37,660 - $50,189
#20 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$37,040 - $66,166
#1 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$39,682 - $61,553
#2 Most Popular Location
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$30,201 - $77,477
#3 Most Popular Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$35,000 - $55,900
#4 Most Popular Location
St. Louis, Missouri (MO)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$47,371 - $62,857
#5 Most Popular Location
Salt Lake City, Utah (UT)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$41,050 - $60,678
#6 Most Popular Location
Portland, Oregon (OR)
Cost Accountant
Salary Range:
$48,980 - $58,338
#7 Most Popular Location
Cost Accountant
Job Description
Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.
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