Accounting assistant salary in United States
How much does an Accounting Assistant make in the United States?
Average base salary
$20.17
Average $20.17
Low $15.18
High $26.82
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a accounting assistant is $20.17 per hour in the United States. 11.4k salaries reported, updated at September 19, 2023
Is this useful?
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 |
View job openings with the years of experience that is relevant to you on Indeed
Is this useful?
Top companies for Accounting Assistants in United States
Is this useful?
Highest paying cities for Accounting Assistants near United States
Is this useful?
Where can an Accounting Assistant earn more?
Compare salaries for Accounting Assistants in different locations
Is this useful?
Best-paid skills and qualifications for Accounting Assistants
Most recommended license
CPA
(earn +10.50% more)
The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 8.06% since 2018. Accounting Assistants with this license earn +10.50% more than the average base salary, which is $20.17 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 168 | increase by 168 |
| 2013 | 469 | increase by 179.17% |
| 2014 | 733 | increase by 56.29% |
| 2015 | 318 | decrease by 56.62% |
| 2016 | 419 | increase by 31.76% |
| 2017 | 202 | decrease by 51.79% |
| 2018 | 273 | increase by 35.15% |
| 2019 | 251 | decrease by 8.06% |
Top companies hiring Accounting Assistants on Indeed
Is this useful?
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
Is this useful?
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.
Is this useful?
How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Accounts Payable Clerk
Job openingsAverage $20.56 per hour
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Job openingsAverage $20.75 per hour
Accounting Clerk
Job openingsAverage $20.16 per hour
Accountant
Job openingsAverage $62,092 per year
Bookkeeper
Job openingsAverage $21.41 per hour
Staff Accountant
Job openingsAverage $62,074 per year
Is this useful?
Common questions about salaries for an Accounting Assistant
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as an accounting assistant?
If you’re unsure about what salary is appropriate for an accounting assistant, visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry and experience.
Was this answer helpful?
How much do similar professions to Accounting Assistant get paid?
Check the below indeed career pages for the detailed pay ranges for the similar professions here:
Was this answer helpful?
