Accounting Manager salary in United States
How much does an Accounting Manager make in the United States?
Average base salary
The average salary for a accounting manager is $82,404 per year in the United States. 10.5k salaries reported, updated at May 21, 2022.
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
Top companies for Accounting Managers in United States
Highest paying cities for Accounting Managers in United States
Where can an Accounting Manager earn more?
Compare salaries for Accounting Managers in different locations
Best-paid skills and qualifications for Accounting Managers
Certified Project Managerearn +57.58% more
The jobs requiring this certification have decrease by 66.67% since 2018. Accounting Managers with this certification earn +57.58% more than the average base salary, which is $82,404 per year.
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | increase by 7 |
| 2016 | 2 | decrease by 71.43% |
| 2017 | 5 | increase by 150.00% |
| 2018 | 6 | increase by 20.00% |
| 2019 | 2 | decrease by 66.67% |
Top companies hiring Accounting Managers with the recommended certification
More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Certifications | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 jobs | 3 |
Most common benefits for Accounting Managers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Salary satisfaction
Based on 523 ratings73% of Accounting Managers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How can accounting managers increase their salary?
Accounting managers who continue to improve their knowledge of the sector through further education can demand higher wages. To further their career, their options can include progressing to senior accountant and even chief financial officer of a company. The financial and people management skills learned in an accounting manager position can be used in many different careers.
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