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Hourly Wage for Accounts Payable Manager Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Accounts Payable Manager?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Accounts Payable Manager in the United States is $49, which translates to an annual salary of about $101,125.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43 to $53 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38 per hour
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Accounts Payable Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $109,872 $9,156 $2,113 $53
Average $101,125 $8,427 $1,945 $49
25th Percentile $89,258 $7,438 $1,717 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable Manager Salaries

An Accounts Payable Manager'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 Accounts Payable Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable Manager'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:

  • Accounts Payable Analyst III (4-7 years): $68,650
  • Accounts Payable Supervisor (7+ years): $73,033
  • Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor (7+ years): $89,344
  • Accounts Payable Manager (7+ years): $101,125
  • Accounts Payable Senior Manager (7+ years): $143,641
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Accounts Payable Analyst III4-7 years$68,650
Accounts Payable Supervisor7+ years$73,033
Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor7+ years$89,344
Accounts Payable Manager7+ years$101,125
Accounts Payable Senior Manager7+ years$143,641
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Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable Managers

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: $127,549
  • San Francisco: $126,152
  • Oakland: $123,494

What Skills Can Increase an Accounts Payable Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.07% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Internal Control (Mentioned in 1.89% Job Postings): Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
  • Business Administration (Mentioned in 0.95% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 4.07%
Internal Control 1.89%
Business Administration 0.95%
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 an Accounts Payable Manager's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
 $109,215
8%
Coaching
 $108,204
7%
Project Management
 $107,193
6%
Initiative
 $107,193
6%
Collaboration
 $106,181
5%
Procurement
 $106,181
5%
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Accounts Payable Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Accounts Payable Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $113,107. While startup companies pay approximate $95,655.

Accounts Payable Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$95,655
Growth Stage51~500$101,170
Established501~5000$109,227
Enterprise5000+$113,107

Accounts Payable Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Payable Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Payable Manager positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Payable Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Payable Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$141,575$68.040%
Financial Services$131,462$63.030%
Biotechnology$126,406$61.025%
Pharmaceuticals$121,350$58.020%
Internet$116,294$56.015%

How Education impacts an Accounts Payable Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Accounts Payable Managers enter the field with a Associate'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 an Accounts Payable Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $99,813 and $107,532).

Accounts Payable Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accounts Payable Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 32.1%
Associates 18.3%
Bachelors 39.0%
Masters 9.3%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Accounts Payable Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable Manager'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.

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$89,258
Average $101,125/year
$109,872
$7,438
Average $8,427/month
$9,156
$1,717
Average $1,945/week
$2,113
$43
Average $49/hour
$53
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $109,872 $9,156 $2,113 $53
Average $101,125 $8,427 $1,945 $49
25th Percentile $89,258 $7,438 $1,717 $43

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Salary Trends for Accounts Payable Manager

Salaries for an Accounts Payable Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $108,130 in 2023 to around $104,944 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounts Payable Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Accounts Payable Manager Over Time

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$106,691
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FAQ about Accounts Payable Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Accounts Payable Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounts Payable Manager roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

2. What are the responsibilities of Accounts Payable Manager?

Manages accounts payable functions to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate financial records and control reports. Routinely reviews applicable accounting reports to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvements or cost-savings. Reviews and evaluates the accounts payable register to ensure accuracy. Designs and implements standard policies and procedures to ensure accurate and compliant accounts payable records. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

3. What are the skills of Accounts Payable Manager

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Internal Control: Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.

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Business Administration: It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.

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