General ledger accountant salary in United States

The average salary for a General Ledger Accountant is $72,403 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 364 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 8, 2026.

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General Ledger Accountant salaries typically range between a low of $50,625 and a high of $103,548 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for General Ledger Accountant include Dallas, TX at $76,241 per year, Los Angeles, CA at $73,520 per year, and Denver, CO at $71,934 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for General Ledger Accountant include Pacific Gas and Electric ($163,000 per year) and AESC ($160,000 per year).