What are the main factors that influence a Specialist Accountant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Specialist Accountant's salary?

A Specialist Accountant's salary grows with experience: a Financial Accountant II (2-4 years)earns $72,360, a Financial Accountant III (4-7 years)earns $86,325, a Specialist Accountant (7+ years)earns $99,970, a General Accountant V (7-10 years)earns $140,902, an Accounting Operations Supervisor (10+ years)earns $89,575,

What are the highest paying states for a Specialist Accountant?

Specialist Accountant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Specialist Accountant roles are District of Columbia $110,700, California $110,300, Massachusetts $108,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Specialist Accountant roles make?

Salaries for Specialist Accountant level roles vary by specialization: Revenue Accountant IV: $128,516; Cost Accountant, Specialist: $109,600; Financial Reporting Accountant IV: $109,545; Cost Accountant IV: $109,538; Production Revenue Accountant IV: $107,250.

How do different companies affect a Specialist Accountant's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Specialist Accountant roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Specialist Accountant Salary in the United States

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

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Specialist Accountant in the United States is $100,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, a Specialist Accountant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,666
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,900 to $108,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,436

10% $86,436

50% (Median) $100,000

90% $115,666

Specialist Accountant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,200	$9,017	$2,081	$52
Average	$100,000	$8,333	$1,923	$48
25th Percentile	$92,900	$7,742	$1,787	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Specialist Accountant Salaries

A Specialist Accountant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Specialist Accountant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Specialist Accountant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Financial Accountant II (2-4 years): $72,360
Financial Accountant III (4-7 years): $86,325
Specialist Accountant (7+ years): $99,970
General Accountant V (7-10 years): $140,902
Accounting Operations Supervisor (10+ years): $89,575

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Financial Accountant II	2-4 years	$72,360
Financial Accountant III	4-7 years	$86,325
Specialist Accountant	7+ years	$99,970
General Accountant V	7-10 years	$140,902
Accounting Operations Supervisor	10+ years	$89,575

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How Do Specialist Accountant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Specialist Accountants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $110,700.
California: $110,300.
Massachusetts: $108,800.

District of Columbia $110,700 California $110,300 Massachusetts $108,800 Washington $108,400 New Jersey $108,400 Alaska $108,300 Connecticut $106,900 New York $106,300

Hawaii $104,500 Rhode Island $103,700 Maryland $103,100 Minnesota $102,300 Colorado $102,000 Illinois $101,900 Oregon $101,600 Delaware $101,300

New Hampshire $101,100 Virginia $100,700 Pennsylvania $99,600 Nevada $99,000 North Dakota $98,800 Michigan $98,500 Wisconsin $98,400 Vermont $98,200

Texas $97,600 Arizona $97,500 Maine $97,500 Ohio $97,400 Georgia $96,500 Indiana $96,000 Wyoming $95,900 Utah $95,800

Iowa $95,700 Kansas $95,200 Louisiana $95,100 North Carolina $95,100 Missouri $95,000 Florida $94,600 Montana $94,400 Nebraska $94,200

Kentucky $94,100 South Carolina $93,700 Tennessee $93,500 Idaho $93,400 New Mexico $92,600 Oklahoma $92,500 Alabama $91,900 South Dakota $90,900

Arkansas $90,400 West Virginia $90,100 Mississippi $89,200

Top Paying Cities for Specialist Accountants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $126,100
San Francisco: $124,800
Oakland: $122,100

San Jose, CA $126,100

San Francisco, CA $124,800

Oakland, CA $122,100

New York, NY $115,200

Paramus, NJ $113,800

Queens Village, NY $113,700

Passaic, NJ $113,700

Bergenfield, NJ $113,600

Huntington, NY $113,400

Stamford, CT $113,400

Newark, NJ $112,600

Bridgeport, CT $112,400

Vallejo, CA $112,200

New Brunswick, NJ $112,200

Petaluma, CA $112,100

Middlesex, NJ $111,900

Somerset, NJ $111,900

Santa Cruz, CA $111,700

Boston, MA $111,100

Monterey, CA $110,800

Seattle, WA $110,600

Santa Rosa, CA $110,500

Los Angeles, CA $110,500

Juneau, AK $110,200

Washington, DC $110,100

Orange, CA $109,800

Santa Ana, CA $109,500

Long Beach, CA $109,400

Anaheim, CA $109,400

Anchorage, AK $109,300

Santa Maria, CA $109,000

Everett, WA $109,000

Danbury, CT $108,700

Bremerton, WA $108,500

Tacoma, WA $108,200

New Suffolk, NY $108,200

Sacramento, CA $108,100

Santa Barbara, CA $108,000

Trenton, NJ $107,900

San Diego, CA $107,900

Brockton, MA $107,800

Fairbanks, AK $107,600

Lompoc, CA $107,300

Lowell, MA $107,200

Ventura, CA $107,200

Nashua, NH $107,200

Stockton, CA $107,200

Modesto, CA $106,500

Poughkeepsie, NY $106,200

New Haven, CT $106,000

Olympia, WA $106,000

Kennewick, WA $106,000

Lawrence, MA $105,600

Hartford, CT $105,500

Riverside, CA $105,500

New Bedford, MA $105,400

Richland, WA $105,400

Bakersfield, CA $105,300

Norwich, CT $105,200

New London, CT $105,200

San Bernardino, CA $105,200

New Britain, CT $105,200

Atlantic City, NJ $105,200

Portsmouth, NH $105,100

Boulder, CO $104,900

Portland, OR $104,800

Worcester, MA $104,800

Minneapolis, MN $104,500

Philadelphia, PA $104,300

Saint Paul, MN $104,000

Honolulu, HI $104,000

Vineland, NJ $103,900

Providence, RI $103,600

Chicago, IL $103,400

Bellingham, WA $103,200

Springfield, MA $103,200

Baltimore, MD $103,100

Chico, CA $102,900

Pittsfield, MA $102,600

Manchester, NH $102,400

Spokane, WA $102,000

Denver, CO $102,000

Albany, NY $101,500

Troy, NY $101,500

Nassau, NY $101,400

Schenectady, NY $101,200

Wilmington, DE $101,200

Salem, OR $101,000

Burlington, VT $101,000

Portland, ME $100,700

Yakima, WA $100,600

Rochester, MN $100,300

Reno, NV $100,200

Fresno, CA $100,200

Milwaukee, WI $100,100

Ann Arbor, MI $100,000

Allentown, PA $100,000

Detroit, MI $100,000

Colorado Springs, CO $99,800

Syracuse, NY $99,800

Carson City, NV $99,800

Houston, TX $99,600

Eugene, OR $99,600

Gary, IN $99,500

Bismarck, ND $99,400

Springfield, OR $99,400

Galveston, TX $99,300

Medford, OR $99,200

Fort Collins, CO $99,100

Concord, NH $99,100

Austin, TX $99,000

Mesa, AZ $98,800

Reading, PA $98,800

Phoenix, AZ $98,800

Dallas, TX $98,800

Saint Cloud, MN $98,700

Madison, WI $98,500

Utica, NY $98,300

Rochester, NY $98,100

Des Moines, IA $98,100

Raleigh, NC $98,100

Atlanta, GA $97,900

Battle Creek, MI $97,900

Salt Lake City, UT $97,900

Lancaster, PA $97,700

Harrisburg, PA $97,600

Fort Worth, TX $97,500

Champaign, IL $97,500

Kansas City, MO $97,500

Kansas City, KS $97,500

Columbus, OH $97,400

Boca Raton, FL $97,400

Pittsburgh, PA $97,400

Indianapolis, IN $97,300

Richmond, VA $97,300

Cleveland, OH $97,300

Cincinnati, OH $97,200

Las Vegas, NV $97,200

Petersburg, VA $97,000

Huntsville, AL $96,900

Lansing, MI $96,800

Lebanon, PA $96,800

Pueblo, CO $96,800

Appleton, WI $96,800

Racine, WI $96,700

Buffalo, NY $96,700

Dayton, OH $96,700

Charlotte, NC $96,700

Saint Louis, MO $96,600

York, PA $96,600

Elkhart, IN $96,600

Gastonia, NC $96,600

Lorain, OH $96,500

Benton Harbor, MI $96,500

Billings, MT $96,500

Beaumont, TX $96,500

Toledo, OH $96,500

Rock Hill, SC $96,400

Binghamton, NY $96,400

Rockford, IL $96,300

Springfield, IL $96,300

Elyria, OH $96,300

Fargo, ND $96,300

Flagstaff, AZ $96,200

Fort Lauderdale, FL $96,200

Miami, FL $96,100

Duluth, MN $96,100

Grand Forks, ND $96,000

Cheyenne, WY $96,000

Bangor, ME $95,800

Cedar Rapids, IA $95,700

Durham, NC $95,700

Louisville, KY $95,700

Hialeah, FL $95,600

Grand Rapids, MI $95,600

Casper, WY $95,500

Scranton, PA $95,400

New Orleans, LA $95,300

Virginia Beach, VA $95,300

Akron, OH $95,300

Peoria, IL $95,100

Sarasota, FL $95,100

Nashville, TN $95,100

Omaha, NE $95,100

Green Bay, WI $95,100

Charleston, SC $95,000

Baton Rouge, LA $95,000

Davenport, IA $94,900

Jamestown, NY $94,900

Tucson, AZ $94,900

Saint Petersburg, FL $94,800

Tampa, FL $94,800

Bradenton, FL $94,700

Evansville, IN $94,700

Port Arthur, TX $94,700

Santa Fe, NM $94,500

Clearwater, FL $94,300

Orlando, FL $94,300

La Crosse, WI $94,100

Canton, OH $94,100

Albuquerque, NM $94,000

Newport News, VA $94,000

High Point, NC $94,000

Ogden, UT $94,000

Corpus Christi, TX $93,900

Laramie, WY $93,800

Rock Island, IL $93,800

Norfolk, VA $93,800

Saginaw, MI $93,700

Jacksonville, FL $93,700

Salisbury, NC $93,700

Boise, ID $93,700

Moline, IL $93,600

Fort Myers, FL $93,600

Memphis, TN $93,600

Tulsa, OK $93,500

Waterloo, IA $93,500

Spartanburg, SC $93,400

Lincoln, NE $93,300

Fort Wayne, IN $93,300

Provo, UT $93,300

Cedar Falls, IA $93,200

San Antonio, TX $93,100

Greensboro, NC $93,100

South Bend, IN $93,100

Savannah, GA $93,000

Winston Salem, NC $92,900

Muskegon, MI $92,900

Birmingham, AL $92,900

Greenville, SC $92,600

Lake Charles, LA $92,600

Anderson, IN $92,600

Lexington, KY $92,600

Augusta, GA $92,600

Wichita, KS $92,500

Tuscaloosa, AL $92,500

Lima, OH $92,500

Springfield, OH $92,400

Columbia, SC $92,400

Asheville, NC $92,200

Bloomington, IN $92,100

Knoxville, TN $91,800

Shreveport, LA $91,800

Wilmington, NC $91,600

Roanoke, VA $91,600

Topeka, KS $91,500

Frankfort, KY $91,400

Oklahoma City, OK $91,400

Melbourne, FL $91,300

Chillicothe, OH $91,300

Longview, TX $91,300

Sioux Falls, SD $91,200

Mobile, AL $91,100

Terre Haute, IN $91,100

Altoona, PA $91,000

Amarillo, TX $91,000

Killeen, TX $90,900

Fayetteville, AR $90,900

Chattanooga, TN $90,800

Sioux City, IA $90,700

Idaho Falls, ID $90,700

Lynchburg, VA $90,600

Gainesville, FL $90,500

Portsmouth, OH $90,500

Little Rock, AR $90,400

Lafayette, LA $90,400

Youngstown, OH $90,400

Temple, TX $90,300

Pensacola, FL $90,300

Clarksville, TN $90,300

Daytona Beach, FL $90,300

Hopkinsville, KY $90,000

Erie, PA $90,000

Florence, SC $90,000

Charleston, WV $89,800

Great Falls, MT $89,800

Waco, TX $89,600

Fayetteville, NC $89,600

Tallahassee, FL $89,600

Macon, GA $89,600

Helena, MT $89,500

Pine Bluff, AR $89,500

Vincennes, IN $89,300

Lubbock, TX $89,300

Alamogordo, NM $89,200

Twin Falls, ID $89,100

Rapid City, SD $89,100

Greenville, MS $88,900

Huntington, WV $88,900

Jackson, MS $88,900

Parkersburg, WV $88,800

Montgomery, AL $88,800

Wichita Falls, TX $88,700

Springfield, MO $88,700

Biloxi, MS $88,700

Monroe, LA $88,600

Johnstown, PA $88,500

Columbus, GA $88,400

Sumter, SC $88,400

Pascagoula, MS $88,200

Abilene, TX $88,200

Kingsport, TN $88,000

Albany, GA $88,000

Gulfport, MS $88,000

Alexandria, LA $87,600

Fort Smith, AR $87,400

El Paso, TX $87,100

Las Cruces, NM $86,700

Harlingen, TX $86,400

Pocatello, ID $86,400

Florence, AL $86,300

Brownsville, TX $86,200

Mcallen, TX $86,000

Dothan, AL $85,900

Columbus, MS $85,300

Altus, OK $84,800

Lawton, OK $84,600

Pierre, SD $84,300

What Skills Can Increase a Specialist Accountant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.19% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Accounts Receivable (Mentioned in 2.31% Job Postings): Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.
Account Reconciliation (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): Account Reconcilation is the process of ensuring internal financial records to external spending.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	5.19%
Accounts Receivable	2.31%
Account Reconciliation	1.44%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Specialist Accountant's salary.

Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Leadership	$105,000	5%
Decision Making	$105,000	5%
Process Improvement	$104,000	4%

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Specialist Accountant Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Specialist Accountant salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $111,640. While startup companies pay approximate $94,530.

Specialist Accountant Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$94,530
Growth Stage	51~500	$99,954
Established	501~5000	$107,797
Enterprise	5000+	$111,640

Specialist Accountant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Specialist Accountant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 85% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Specialist Accountant positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Specialist Accountant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Specialist Accountant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$135,000	$65.0	35%
Financial Services	$130,000	$62.0	30%
Insurance	$125,000	$60.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$120,000	$58.0	20%
Biotechnology	$115,000	$55.0	15%

How Education impacts a Specialist Accountant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Specialist Accountants enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Specialist Accountant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $106,664 and $113,485).

Specialist Accountant Salaries by Degree Level

$114,900
$113,800
$112,600
$111,400
$110,200
$109,100
$107,900
$106,700

Typical Education for Specialist Accountant
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.3%
High School	2.9%
Associates	5.7%
Bachelors	59.9%
Masters	30.4%
Doctorate	0.7%

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Specialist Accountant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Specialist Accountant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$92,900

Average $100,000/year

$108,200

$7,742

Average $8,333/month

$9,017

$1,787

Average $1,923/week

$2,081

$45

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,200	$9,017	$2,081	$52
Average	$100,000	$8,333	$1,923	$48
25th Percentile	$92,900	$7,742	$1,787	$45

Specialist Accountant Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Specialist Accountant, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Specialist Accountant Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Bookkeeping/Accounting Manager	$74,100	-26%
General Accountant V	$141,000	41%
Plant General and Cost Accounting Manager	$117,400	17%

Salary Trends for Specialist Accountant

Salaries for a Specialist Accountant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,457 in 2023 to around $101,110 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Specialist Accountant salary trends, .

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2023	$104,457
2024	$102,348
2025	$101,110
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Most common benefits for Specialist Accountant

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Common company salaries for Specialist Accountant

Here are companies hiring for Specialist Accountant and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Specialist Accountant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Specialist Accountant?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Specialist Accountant roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

2. Can you make 500k a year as an accountant?

While the average salary for a Specialist Accountant ranges from $100,800 to $126,400, reaching $500,000 annually is rare. It's more feasible in a solo practice or small firm than in large public accounting firms. To achieve significant earnings, you'll need a tailored strategy that differs from traditional paths in the industry.

3. What is the salary of MBA in USA?

The salary for a Specialist Accountant in the USA ranges from a minimum of $100,800 to a maximum of $126,400, with a mid-salary of $112,900. This reflects the competitive compensation for professionals in this field, highlighting the value of expertise and experience in accounting roles.

4. Is an accounting specialist a bookkeeper?

An accounting specialist and a bookkeeper are often seen as similar roles, but they have distinct responsibilities. While bookkeepers focus on recording financial transactions, accounting specialists typically handle more complex tasks such as financial analysis and reporting. The salary for an accounting specialist ranges from $100,800 to $126,400, with a mid-salary of $112,900.

5. Can accountants make 7 figures?

While most Specialist Accountants earn between $100,800 and $126,400, reaching seven figures is rare. To enhance your earning potential, consider obtaining a master's degree in accounting, gaining specialized certifications, or advancing into managerial roles. These steps can help you progress toward higher salary brackets in the accounting field.

6. How much do accounting specialists make in the US?

Accounting specialists in the US can expect to earn between $100,800 and $126,400 annually, with a median salary of approximately $112,900. These figures reflect the salary range for this role, providing a clearer picture of potential earnings in the field.

7. How much is a CPA paid in USA?

The salary for a Specialist Accountant in the USA ranges from a minimum of $100,800 to a maximum of $126,400, with a mid-salary of $112,900. This indicates that Specialist Accountants generally earn more than the BLS-reported median salary of $79,880 for all accountants and auditors as of May 2023.

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Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

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