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Certified Personal Accountant

Average Certified Personal Accountant Salary

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$55,187
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$43k
MEDIAN
$55k
90%
$80k

The average salary for a Certified Personal Accountant is $55,187 in 2025

Base Salary
$43k - $80k
Bonus
$509 - $10k
Profit Sharing
$580 - $9k
Commission
$350 - $28k
Total Pay
$39k - $82k
Based on 14,953 salary profiles (last updated Jul 06 2022)
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3.9 out of 5
(2,543)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Certified Personal Accountant

Medical
72%
Dental
56%
Vision
48%
None
27%

Gender Breakdown for Certified Personal Accountants

Female
64.8%
Male
34.2%
Prefer to self-define
1.0%
This data is based on 7,970 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Certified Personal Accountants

What is the highest pay for Certified Personal Accountants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Certified Personal Accountant is $80k / year

What is the lowest pay for Certified Personal Accountants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Certified Personal Accountant is $43k / year

How can Certified Personal Accountants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Certified Personal 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 Certified Personal Accountant that oversees more junior Certified Personal Accountants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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