Regional Accounting Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Regional Accounting Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Regional Accounting Manager in the United States is $117,049 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, a Regional Accounting Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,053
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,292 to $127,520
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,677
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View as table View as graph 25% $104,292 10% $92,677 90% $137,053 75% $127,520 $117,049 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Regional Accounting Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $127,520 $10,627 $2,452 $61
Average $117,049 $9,754 $2,251 $56
25th Percentile $104,292 $8,691 $2,006 $50
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Key Factors That Influence Regional Accounting Manager Salaries

A Regional Accounting 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 Regional Accounting Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Regional Accounting 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $91,327
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,408
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,707
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $162,878
  • Expert (over 8 years): $198,189
Levels Salary
Accountin... Level Regional Accounting Manager$91,327
Accountin... Level Regional Accounting Manager$100,408
Regional ... Level Regional Accounting Manager$119,707
Accountin... Level Regional Accounting Manager$162,878
Accountin... Level Regional Accounting Manager$198,189
$91,327 0 yr
$100,408 < 2 yrs
$119,707 2-4 yrs
$162,878 5-8 yrs
$198,189 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Regional Accounting 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: $147,634
  • San Francisco: $146,017
  • Oakland: $142,940

What Skills Can Increase a Regional Accounting Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 1.88% 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.
  • Bookkeeping (Mentioned in 2.94% Job Postings): Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions, and is part of the process of accounting in business. Transactions include purchases, sales, receipts, and payments by an individual person or an organization/corporation. There are several standard methods of bookkeeping, including the single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping systems. While these may be viewed as "real" bookkeeping, any process for recording financial transactions is a bookkeeping process. Bookkeeping is the work of a bookkeeper (or book-keeper), who records the day-to-day financial transactions of a business. They usually write the daybooks (which contain records of sales, purchases, receipts, and payments), and document each financial transaction, whether cash or credit, into the correct daybook—that is, petty cash book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger, etc.—and the general ledger. Thereafter, an accountant can create financial reports from the information recorded by the bookkeeper.
  • Financial Statements (Mentioned in 1.06% Job Postings): Obtaining and creating formal records of business activities and cash flows to provide results for financial performance.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 1.88%
Bookkeeping 2.94%
Financial Statements 1.06%
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 Regional Accounting Manager's salary.
  • Technical Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Technical Accounting
$121,731
4%
Integrity
$121,731
4%
Scheduling
$120,560
3%
Consulting
$120,560
3%
Collaboration
$119,390
2%
Commitment
$119,390
2%
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Regional Accounting Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Regional Accounting Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Regional Accounting Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Regional Accounting Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Regional Accounting Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$140,459$68.020%
Financial Services$140,459$68.020%
Pharmaceuticals$134,606$65.015%
Energy & Utilities$128,754$62.010%
Insurance$128,754$62.010%

How Education impacts a Regional Accounting Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Regional Accounting Managers 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 Regional Accounting Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $119,276 and $127,028).

Regional Accounting Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Regional Accounting Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 11.2%
Associates 10.1%
Bachelors 53.9%
Masters 23.9%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Regional Accounting Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Regional Accounting 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Regional Accounting Manager

Salaries for a Regional Accounting Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $110,467 in 2023 to around $107,527 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Regional Accounting Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Regional Accounting Manager Over Time

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2023
$110,467
2024
$108,859
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FAQ about Regional Accounting Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Regional Accounting Manager?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Regional Accounting Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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