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Junior accountant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Junior Accountant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$59,205
Average $59,205
Low $41,272
High $84,931

The average salary for a junior accountant is $59,205 per year in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Junior Accountant job openings in United States

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Senior Association Accountant
Castle Group3.5out of 5 stars.
Plantation, FL
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Junior Accountant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Daiwa Securities Group
 
$147,500per year
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals
 
$138,823per year
Mettler-Toledo
 
$135,000per year
City of Pleasanton
 
$119,964per year
Global Atlantic Financial Grou...
 
$113,213per year
Revantage
 
$106,660per year

Highest paying cities for Junior Accountants near United States

  1. Chicago, IL
    $72,349 per year
  2. Brooklyn, NY
    $70,419 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $67,176 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $63,081 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $59,271 per year

Where can a Junior Accountant earn more?

Compare salaries for Junior Accountants in different locations
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