As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a General Accountant III in the United States is $92,600. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,930 to $102,240, with most professionals earning between $76,036 and $111,017.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $102,240 | $8,520 | $1,966 | $49 |
| Average | $92,600 | $7,717 | $1,781 | $45 |
| 25th Percentile | $83,930 | $6,994 | $1,614 | $40 |
An entry-level General Accountant III with less than 1 year of experience earns about $87,396. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $88,040. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $89,328. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $94,173, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $96,796.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level General Accountant III | $87,396 |
| Intermediate Level General Accountant III | $88,040 |
| Senior Level General Accountant III | $89,328 |
| Specialist Level General Accountant III | $94,173 |
| Expert Level General Accountant III | $96,796 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in General Accountant III compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $82,783 in 2023 to approximately $80,973 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of General Accountant III salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $92,600 | 68.7% | ||
| Bonus | $3,530 | 2.6% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,354 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,037 | 3.0% | ||
| Disability | $1,923 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 6.2% | ||
| Pension | $5,191 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $11,831 | 8.8% | ||
| Total Compensation | $134,819 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.6% |
| High School | 3.5% |
| Associates | 4.9% |
| Bachelors | 60.2% |
| Masters | 30.3% |
| Doctorate | 0.4% |
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A Level 3 qualification in the UK is equivalent to A-levels, BTEC National Diploma, NVQ Level 3, and Advanced Apprenticeship. In the US, it corresponds to a High School Diploma or GED. For a General Accountant position, salaries range from $83,250 to $101,770, with a midpoint of $91,930, reflecting the value of such qualifications in the job market.
Accountants, responsible for maintaining and analyzing financial records, earn a median annual salary of $91,930. Salaries can vary significantly; the bottom 10% earn less than $83,250, while the top 10% earn $101,770 or more.
ACCOUNTANT III. DEFINITION: Performs responsible and highly complex professional accounting and auditing work in the preparation, analysis, review, maintenance, reconciliation, and control of financial records, as well as fiscal revenue and expenditures forecasting. The salary for this position ranges from $83,250 to $101,770, with a midpoint of $91,930.
A Senior General Ledger (GL) Accountant is responsible for managing financial reports, records, and general ledgers. This role involves preparing and analyzing budgets, performing general accounting tasks, and preparing journal entries for revenue, accruals, and reconciliations. The salary for this position typically ranges from $83,250 to $101,770, with a midpoint of $91,930.
While the average salary for a General Accountant ranges from $83,250 to $101,770, making $500,000 a year is rare. Achieving such a high income is more feasible through owning a firm rather than working for large public accounting firms or corporate jobs. Strategies for success will differ significantly between solo practices and larger firms.
Not all CPAs make six figures. Based on salary data for General Accountants, the minimum salary is $83,250, the mid-salary is $91,930, and the maximum salary is $101,770. While some senior CPAs in management may earn six figures, many earn in the high five figures.
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