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Staff accountant salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$66,036
Average $66,036
Low $49,596
High $87,924

The average salary for a staff accountant is $66,036 per year in the United States. 17k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Staff Accountant job openings in United States

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Staff Accountant
The Royal Group3.2out of 5 stars.
Lakeland, FL
$50,000 - $70,000 a year
Full-time
17 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Staff Accountant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Drillmec
 
$172,640per year
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Stratolaunch
 
$164,000per year
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U.S. Securities and Exchange C...
 
$154,500per year
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TREO Staffing, LLC
 
$150,800per year
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Mochi Health
 
$138,500per year
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Northrop Grumman
 
$138,135per year
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Highest paying cities for Staff Accountants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $73,925 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $70,633 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $68,994 per year
  4. Irving, TX
    $67,759 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $67,460 per year

Where can a Staff Accountant earn more?

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

Junior Staff Accountant

Job openings
Average $58,058 per year

Senior Staff Accountant

Job openings
Average $80,413 per year