Certified public accountant salary in United States

The average salary for a Certified Public Accountant is $98,562 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 5, 2026.

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Certified Public Accountant salaries typically range between a low of $60,598 and a high of $160,312 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Certified Public Accountant include Oklahoma City, OK at $128,042 per year, Houston, TX at $119,618 per year, and Dallas, TX at $117,428 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Certified Public Accountant include Public Company Accounting Oversight Board ($333,900 per year) and COMTEC ($327,600 per year).