Accounting assistant salary in United States
How much does an Accounting Assistant make in the United States?
Average base salary
$20.34
Average $20.34
Low $15.34
High $26.97
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a accounting assistant is $20.34 per hour in the United States. 10.7k salaries reported, updated at November 25, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Accounting Assistants in United States
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Highest paying cities for Accounting Assistants near United States
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Where can an Accounting Assistant earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Accounting Assistants
Most recommended skill
Accounting Degree(earn +3.32% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 2.05% since 2018. Accounting Assistants with this skill earn +3.32% more than the average base salary, which is $20.34 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2460 | increase by 2460 |
| 2013 | 7128 | increase by 189.76% |
| 2014 | 9074 | increase by 27.30% |
| 2015 | 6170 | decrease by 32.00% |
| 2016 | 7248 | increase by 17.47% |
| 2017 | 5092 | decrease by 29.75% |
| 2018 | 5112 | increase by 0.39% |
| 2019 | 5217 | increase by 2.05% |
Top companies hiring Accounting Assistants with the recommended skill
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Most common benefits for Accounting Assistants
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 612 ratings50% of Accounting Assistants in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Accounts Payable Clerk
Job openingsAverage $20.71 per hour
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Job openingsAverage $20.96 per hour
Accounting Clerk
Job openingsAverage $20.38 per hour
Accountant
Job openingsAverage $62,366 per year
Bookkeeper
Job openingsAverage $21.57 per hour
Staff Accountant
Job openingsAverage $62,273 per year
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Common questions about salaries for an Accounting Assistant
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