Forensic accountant salary in United States

The average salary for a Forensic Accountant is $93,561 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 119 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 5, 2026.

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Forensic Accountant salaries typically range between a low of $49,380 and a high of $177,271 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Forensic Accountant include San Francisco, CA at $151,135 per year, Washington, DC at $132,113 per year, and New York, NY at $112,428 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Forensic Accountant include Crowe ($280,500 per year) and The Hartford ($169,200 per year).