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General Accounting Assistant

Average General Accounting Assistant Hourly Pay

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$17.68
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$13.67
MEDIAN
$17.68
90%
$23.43

The average hourly pay for a General Accounting Assistant is $17.68 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$14 - $23
Bonus
$259 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$252 - $6k
Commission
$0 - $1k
Total Pay
$30k - $53k
Based on 3,585 salary profiles (last updated Jul 06 2022)
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3.9 out of 5
(871)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a General Accounting Assistant

Medical
63%
Dental
50%
Vision
41%
None
37%

Gender Breakdown for General Accounting Assistants

Female
86.7%
Male
12.6%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
This data is based on 2,312 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About General Accounting Assistants

What is the highest pay for General Accounting Assistants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a General Accounting Assistant is $23.43 / hour

What is the lowest pay for General Accounting Assistants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a General Accounting Assistant is $13.67 / hour

How can General Accounting Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a General Accounting Assistant 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 General Accounting Assistant that oversees more junior General Accounting Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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