Assistant Project Accountant Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Project Accountant make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Project Accountant in the United States is $70,107 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,093
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,429 to $77,428
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,350
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Assistant Project Accountant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,428 $6,452 $1,489 $37
Average $70,107 $5,842 $1,348 $34
25th Percentile $63,429 $5,286 $1,220 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Project Accountant Salaries

An Assistant Project 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Assistant Project 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 Assistant Project Accountants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $77,622.
  • California: $77,328.
  • Massachusetts: $76,297.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Project 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: $88,426
  • San Francisco: $87,556
  • Oakland: $85,614

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Project Accountant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.23% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Financial Management (Mentioned in 1.13% Job Postings): Financial management focuses on ratios, equities and debts. It is useful for portfolio management,distribution of dividend,capital raising,hedging and looking after fluctuations in foreign currency and product cycles.Financial managers are the people who will do research and based on the research, decide what sort of capital to obtain in order to fund the company's assets as well as maximizing the value of the firm for all the stakeholders. It also refers to the efficient and effective management of money (funds) in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of the organization. It is the specialized function directly associated with the top management. The significance of this function is not seen in the 'Line' but also in the capacity of the 'Staff' in overall of a company. It has been defined differently by different experts in the field. The term typically applies to an organization or company's financial strategy, while personal finance or financial life management refers to an individual's management strategy. It includes how to raise the capital and how to allocate capital, i.e. capital budgeting. Not only for long term budgeting, but also how to allocate the short term resources like current liabilities. It also deals with the dividend policies of the share holders.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.23%
Microsoft Office 2.07%
Financial Management 1.13%
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 Assistant Project Accountant's salary.
  • Client Service: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Finance and Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Financial Reporting: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Client Service
$89,737
28%
Finance and Accounting
$89,036
27%
Financial Reporting
$86,932
24%
Presentation
$86,231
23%
Initiative
$85,530
22%
Analysis
$84,829
21%
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Assistant Project Accountant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Project 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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Project Accountant

Salaries for an Assistant Project Accountant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,241 in 2023 to around $64,379 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Project Accountant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Project Accountant Over Time

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$65,127
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