The salary of a Vice President of Accounting in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Vice President of Accounting in the United States is $191,691. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $149,140 to a high of $244,968, with most professionals earning between $169,418 and $219,578.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $219,578 | $18,298 | $4,223 | $106 |
| Average | $191,691 | $15,974 | $3,686 | $92 |
| 25th Percentile | $169,418 | $14,118 | $3,258 | $81 |
An entry-level Vice President of Accounting with less than 1 year of experience earns about $178,061. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $180,056. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $182,715. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $186,705, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $191,691.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Vice President of Accounting | $178,061 |
| Intermediate Level Vice President of Accounting | $180,056 |
| Senior Level Vice President of Accounting | $182,715 |
| Specialist Level Vice President of Accounting | $186,705 |
| Expert Level Vice President of Accounting | $191,691 |
| Entry Level | 7% |
| Mid Level | 6% |
| Senior Level | 5% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 0% |
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 Vice President of Accounting compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $201,705 in 2023 to approximately $203,762 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Vice President of Accounting 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 | $191,691 | 74.0% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,233 | 5.1% | ||
| 401K/403B | $8,051 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $3,834 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.2% | ||
| Pension | $10,351 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $23,593 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $259,105 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 3.9% |
| Associates | 3.9% |
| Bachelors | 53.2% |
| Masters | 37.7% |
| Doctorate | 1.3% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Vice President of Accounting is $191,691. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Vice President of Accounting is $92; the average weekly pay of Vice President of Accounting is $3,686; the average monthly pay of Vice President of Accounting is $15,974.
A Vice President of Accounting's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Vice President of Accounting earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Vice President of Accounting is $240,572.
The highest pay for Vice President of Accounting is $244,968.
The lowest pay for Vice President of Accounting is $149,140.
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