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Financial accountant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$74,104
Average $74,104
Low $47,098
High $116,594

The average salary for a financial accountant is $74,104 per year in the United States. 689 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Financial Accountant job openings in United States

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Financial Services Grant Accou...
Fayette County Public Schools3.9out of 5 stars.
Lexington, KY
$64,235 - $113,802 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Financial Accountant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Capgemini
 
$214,378per year
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AXA XL
 
$210,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$201,067per year
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Diesel
 
$200,000per year
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TBG
 
$187,500per year
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L3Harris
 
$180,250per year
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Highest paying cities for Financial Accountants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $93,572 per year
  2. Salt Lake City, UT
    $91,297 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $87,548 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $85,991 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $80,373 per year

Where can a Financial Accountant earn more?

Compare salaries for Financial Accountants in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Financial Accountant get paid in United States?

Senior Financial Accountant

Job openings
Average $90,944 per year

Junior Financial Accountant

Job openings
Average $52,157 per year