Staff accountant salary in United States

The average salary for a Staff Accountant is $66,558 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 17.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 7, 2026.

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Staff Accountant salaries typically range between a low of $51,197 and a high of $86,527 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Staff Accountant include Los Angeles, CA at $71,705 per year, Boulder, CO at $69,900 per year, and Chicago, IL at $69,088 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Staff Accountant include Net2Source ($306,800 per year) and Stratolaunch ($164,000 per year).

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

• Junior Staff Accountant: Average $58,166 per year
• Senior Staff Accountant: Average $80,533 per year