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

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

How does experience change A Project Accountant 's salary?

A Project Accountant 's salary grows with experience: a Project Accountant I (0-2 years)earns $74,394, a Project Accountant II (2-4 years)earns $84,116, a Project Accountant III (4-7 years)earns $92,767, a Project Accounting Manager (7+ years)earns $143,371,

What are the highest paying states for a Project Accountant III?

Project Accountant III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Accountant III roles are District of Columbia $98,270, California $97,897, Massachusetts $96,592. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Project Accountant roles make?

Salaries for Project Accountant level roles vary by specialization: Cost Accountant III: $94,581; Financial Reporting Accountant III: $94,103; Project Management Accountant III: $88,760; Production Revenue Accountant III: $87,785; Revenue Accountant III: $87,785.

Click or scroll to view upper level job

Project Accountant III Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Project Accountant III make in Hawaii?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Accountant III in Hawaii is $92,767 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,840
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,300 to $99,610
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,591

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI Onboarding

AI-Powered HR

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Project Accountant III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,610	$8,301	$1,916	$48
Average	$92,767	$7,731	$1,784	$45
25th Percentile	$84,300	$7,025	$1,621	$41

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Project Accountant III Job Openings in Hawaii

Project Accountant

Aston Carter - Honolulu, HI

Hybrid Project Accountant in Honolulu

Aston Carter - Honolulu, HI

Project Engineer III

Aireon LLC - Honolulu, HI

Senior Project Accountant Construction Finance

Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. - Honolulu, HI

Search More Project Accountant III Jobs in Hawaii

Key Factors That Influence Project Accountant III Salaries

A Project Accountant III'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Project Accountant I	0-2 years	$74,394
Project Accountant II	2-4 years	$84,116
Project Accountant III	4-7 years	$92,767
Project Accounting Manager	7+ years	$143,371

How Do Project Accountant III 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 Project Accountant IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,270.
California: $97,897.
Massachusetts: $96,592.

District of Columbia $98,270 California $97,897 Massachusetts $96,592 Washington $96,237 New Jersey $96,202 Alaska $96,077 Connecticut $94,852 New York $94,355

Hawaii $92,767 Rhode Island $92,021 Maryland $91,515 Minnesota $90,823 Colorado $90,557 Illinois $90,468 Oregon $90,131 Delaware $89,882

New Hampshire $89,726 Virginia $89,376 Pennsylvania $88,356 Nevada $87,841 North Dakota $87,672 Michigan $87,406 Wisconsin $87,308 Vermont $87,113

Texas $86,572 Maine $86,536 Arizona $86,483 Ohio $86,421 Georgia $85,604 Indiana $85,196 Wyoming $85,116 Utah $84,992

Iowa $84,939 Kansas $84,513 Louisiana $84,388 North Carolina $84,344 Missouri $84,326 Florida $83,980 Montana $83,794 Nebraska $83,616

Kentucky $83,518 South Carolina $83,163 Tennessee $82,942 Idaho $82,853 New Mexico $82,205 Oklahoma $82,063 Alabama $81,539 South Dakota $80,661

Arkansas $80,181 West Virginia $79,924 Mississippi $79,152

Top Paying Cities for Project Accountant IIIs

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:

Aiea: $92,296
Anahola: $91,675
Captain Cook: $91,675

Aiea, HI $92,296 Anahola, HI $91,675 Captain Cook, HI $91,675 Eleele, HI $91,675 Ewa Beach, HI $92,296 Kapolei, HI $92,092 Haiku, HI $91,675 Hakalau, HI $91,675

Haleiwa, HI $91,675 Hana, HI $91,675 Hanalei, HI $91,675 Hanamaulu, HI $91,675 Hanapepe, HI $91,675 Hauula, HI $91,879 Hawaii National Park, HI $91,675 Hawi, HI $91,675

Hilo, HI $91,675 Princeville, HI $91,675 Holualoa, HI $91,675 Honaunau, HI $91,675 Honokaa, HI $91,675 Honomu, HI $91,675 Hoolehua, HI $91,675 Kaaawa, HI $92,048

Kahuku, HI $91,675 Kahului, HI $91,675 Kailua, HI $92,296 Ocean View, HI $91,675 Waikoloa, HI $91,675 Keauhou, HI $91,675 Kailua Kona, HI $91,675 Kalaheo, HI $91,675

Kalaupapa, HI $91,675 Kamuela, HI $91,675 Kaneohe, HI $92,296 Kapaa, HI $91,675 Kaumakani, HI $91,675 Kaunakakai, HI $91,675 Keaau, HI $91,675 Kealakekua, HI $91,675

Kealia, HI $91,675 Kekaha, HI $91,675 Kihei, HI $91,675 Kilauea, HI $91,675 Kapaau, HI $91,675 Koloa, HI $91,675 Kualapuu, HI $91,675 Kunia, HI $92,003

Kurtistown, HI $91,675 Lahaina, HI $91,675 Laie, HI $91,755 Lanai City, HI $91,675 Laupahoehoe, HI $91,675 Lawai, HI $91,675 Lihue, HI $91,675 Makawao, HI $91,675

Makaweli, HI $91,675 Maunaloa, HI $91,675 Mountain View, HI $91,675 Naalehu, HI $91,675 Ninole, HI $91,675 Ookala, HI $91,675 Paauilo, HI $91,675 Pahala, HI $91,675

Pahoa, HI $91,675 Paia, HI $91,675 Papaaloa, HI $91,675 Papaikou, HI $91,675 Pearl City, HI $92,296 Pepeekeo, HI $91,675 Puunene, HI $91,675 Volcano, HI $91,675

Wahiawa, HI $92,003 Pukalani, HI $91,675 Mililani, HI $92,128 Kula, HI $91,675 Waialua, HI $91,675 Waianae, HI $91,755 Wailuku, HI $91,675 Waimanalo, HI $92,296

Waimea, HI $91,675 Waipahu, HI $92,252 Honolulu, HI $92,296 J B P H H, HI $92,296 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $92,048 Schofield Barracks, HI $91,968 Fort Shafter, HI $92,296 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $92,296

Camp H M Smith, HI $92,296 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $92,252 Wake Island, HI $92,296

Project Accountant III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Accountant III'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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$84,300

Average $92,767/year

$99,610

$7,025

Average $7,731/month

$8,301

$1,621

Average $1,784/week

$1,916

$41

Average $45/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,610	$8,301	$1,916	$48
Average	$92,767	$7,731	$1,784	$45
25th Percentile	$84,300	$7,025	$1,621	$41

Project Accountant III Salary Growth & Career Path

Project Accountant III

Project Accounting Manager

For a Project Accountant III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Project Accounting Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $143,371 - a projected growth of 55% over your current level.

Salaries of jobs related to Project Accountant III

Find Your Next Project Accountant III Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Project Accountant III job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Hawaii

Cost of Living in Hawaii is

4.5% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.