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Accountant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Accountant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$68,066
Average $68,066
Low $45,137
High $102,642

The average salary for a accountant is $68,066 per year in the United States. 16.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Accountant job openings in United States

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Accountant 4
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania3.6out of 5 stars.
Harrisburg, PA
$78,925 - $119,844 a year
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Accountant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Everi Payments INC
 
$500,000per year
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VANTAGE GROUP
 
$480,000per year
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CrossCountry Consulting
 
$375,000per year
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SAP
 
$302,850per year
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Voices of Hope
 
$263,052per year
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Rippling
 
$250,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Accountants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $82,605 per year
  2. Denver, CO
    $77,579 per year
  3. Irvine, CA
    $75,051 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $72,940 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $70,576 per year

Where can an Accountant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Accountant get paid in United States?

Accounting Intern

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Average $20.83 per hour

Assistant Accountant

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Average $23.94 per hour

Junior Accountant

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Average $59,205 per year

Senior Accountant

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Average $87,529 per year