▼7%
C$47,694
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$39k
MEDIAN
CA$48k
90%
CA$62k
The average salary for a Staff Accountant is C$47,694 in 2023
Base Salary
C$39k - C$62k
Bonus
C$517 - C$5k
Profit Sharing
C$296 - C$3k
Total Pay
C$39k - C$62k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Staff Accountants?
What Do Staff Accountants Do?
Staff Accountant Tasks
- Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
- Maintain general ledger as needed.
- Analyze financial data in order to prepare financial reports.
- Generate and interpret financial records and statements for management.
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How do Staff Accountants Rate Their Jobs?
Based on 67 responses, the job of Staff Accountant has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.85 out of 5. On average, Staff Accountants are highly satisfied with their job.
Common Health Benefits for a Staff Accountant
Medical
74%
Dental
65%
Vision
53%
None
24%
Gender Breakdown for Staff Accountants
Female
66.3%
Male
32.5%
Prefer to self-define
1.2%
This data is based on 409 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Staff Accountants
What is the highest pay for Staff Accountants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Staff Accountant is CA$62k / year
What is the lowest pay for Staff Accountants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Staff Accountant is CA$39k / year
How can Staff Accountants increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Staff Accountant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Staff Accountant that oversees more junior Staff Accountants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.