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Certified public accountant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Certified Public Accountant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$97,511
Average $97,511
Low $58,293
High $163,114

The average salary for a certified public accountant is $97,511 per year in the United States. 2.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Certified Public Accountant job openings in United States

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Managing CPA
Rovari Capital
Cody, WY
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Certified Public Accountant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Public Company Accounting Over...
 
$333,900per year
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COMTEC
 
$327,600per year
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Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
 
$301,600per year
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David's Bridal
 
$229,000per year
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PwC
 
$220,934per year
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Home Comfort
 
$215,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Certified Public Accountants near United States

  1. Oklahoma City, OK
    $138,906 per year
  2. Dallas, TX
    $115,889 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $113,853 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $112,082 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $110,120 per year

Where can a Certified Public Accountant earn more?

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