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Senior accountant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$87,670
Average $87,670
Low $65,650
High $117,075

The average salary for a senior accountant is $87,670 per year in the United States. 17.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Senior Accountant job openings in United States

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Senior Accountant
The Jackson Laboratory3out of 5 stars.
Remote
$87,020.45 - $104,798.82 a year
Part-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Accountant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Careers
 
$282,000per year
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Tennessee Housing Development ...
 
$262,600per year
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FootBridge Companies
 
$240,067per year
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Align
 
$218,400per year
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CRUSOE
 
$211,500per year
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Rohadfox Corporation
 
$208,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Accountants near United States

  1. Dallas, TX
    $105,881 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $99,130 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $92,231 per year
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $89,672 per year
  5. Fort Worth, TX
    $89,464 per year

Where can a Senior Accountant earn more?

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