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General ledger accountant salary in United States, 2026

How much does a General Ledger Accountant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$71,671
Average $71,671
Low $49,707
High $103,341

The average salary for a general ledger accountant is $71,671 per year in the United States. 376 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

General Ledger Accountant job openings in United States

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General Ledger Accountant
Portco Packaging3.5out of 5 stars.
Woodland, WA
$30.00 - $37.30 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for General Ledger Accountant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Pacific Gas and Electric
 
$163,000per year
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AESC
 
$160,000per year
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HKA Enterprises
 
$149,067per year
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Strategic Staffing Solutions
 
$147,680per year
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The Oncology Institute of Hope...
 
$146,000per year
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Controller's Group, Inc.
 
$145,000per year
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Highest paying cities for General Ledger Accountants near United States

  1. Dallas, TX
    $76,241 per year
  2. Denver, CO
    $73,684 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $67,697 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $67,161 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $62,055 per year

Where can a General Ledger Accountant earn more?

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