Salary update
Due to the developing crisis, salaries are changing rapidly. Here is the average salary for Auditors in the United States since March 2020.
Latest average base salary
$89,354
per year
How much does an Auditor make in the United States?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.2.6k salaries reported, updated at April 13, 2021
$65,323
per year
The average salary for a auditor is $65,323 per year in the United States.
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for auditors
Most recommended skill
Risk Management
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 19.18% since 2018. Auditors with this skill earn +52.91% more than the average base salary, which is $65,323 per year.
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top fields of study.
Field of study categories:
Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
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Finance Degree | +16.71% | 240 jobs | 293 |
Accounting Degree | +13.73% | 501 jobs | 717 |
Biology Degree | +95.35% | 4 jobs | 11 |
Information tooltip for top licenses.
License categories:
Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
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CPA | +33.87% | 552 jobs | 852 |
Salary satisfaction
50% of Auditors in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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