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Accountant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Accountant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$67,988
Average $67,988
Low $45,282
High $102,078

The average salary for a accountant is $67,988 per year in the United States. 16.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Accountant job openings in United States

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Strategic Initiatives Accounta...
Virginia Community College System2.8out of 5 stars.
Spotsylvania, VA
$81,386 - $99,472 a year
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Accountant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Everi Payments INC
 
$500,000per year
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VANTAGE GROUP
 
$480,000per year
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CrossCountry Consulting
 
$375,000per year
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SAP
 
$302,850per year
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Rippling
 
$250,000per year
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Webster Bank
 
$217,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Accountants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $82,714 per year
  2. Irvine, CA
    $74,234 per year
  3. Dallas, TX
    $71,975 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $70,857 per year
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $68,745 per year

Where can an Accountant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Accountant get paid in United States?

Accounting Intern

Job openings
Average $20.79 per hour

Assistant Accountant

Job openings
Average $23.82 per hour

Junior Accountant

Job openings
Average $59,183 per year

Senior Accountant

Job openings
Average $87,322 per year