Senior accountant salary in United States

The average salary for a Senior Accountant is $88,225 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 18.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Senior Accountant salaries typically range between a low of $66,117 and a high of $117,726 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Senior Accountant include Dallas, TX at $106,018 per year, New York, NY at $101,047 per year, and Los Angeles, CA at $92,272 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Senior Accountant include Tennessee Housing Development Agency ($262,600 per year) and FootBridge Companies ($240,067 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Senior Accountant salary compares to related positions:

• Accountant: Average $68,599 per year
• Accounting Intern: Average $21.02 per hour
• Assistant Accountant: Average $23.70 per hour
• Junior Accountant: Average $59,713 per year