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Assistant accountant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Assistant Accountant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$23.84
Average $23.84
Low $15.07
High $37.71

The average salary for a assistant accountant is $23.84 per hour in the United States. 99 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 7, 2026).

Assistant Accountant job openings in United States

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Assistant Accountant
State of Connecticut3.9out of 5 stars.
Wethersfield, CT
$69,320 - $88,204 a year
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Assistant Accountant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Northland Controls
 
$400,000per year
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Charleston Water System
 
$132,059per year
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Metropolitan Government of Nas...
 
$125,095per year
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Ascendo Resources
 
$83,200per year
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The McCloud Group
 
$81,125per year
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King County, WA
 
$79,993per year
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Highest paying cities for Assistant Accountants near United States

  1. Long Island City, NY
    $38.91 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $35.56 per hour
  3. Houston, TX
    $23.53 per hour
  4. Milwaukee, WI
    $21.25 per hour
  5. Plano, TX
    $20.51 per hour

Where can an Assistant Accountant earn more?

Compare salaries for Assistant Accountants in different locations
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