Associate Auditor Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Auditor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Auditor in the United States is $69,827 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Associate Auditor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,088
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,682 to $76,245
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,997
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Associate Auditor Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $76,245 $6,354 $1,466 $37
Average $69,827 $5,819 $1,343 $34
25th Percentile $64,682 $5,390 $1,244 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Auditor Salaries

An Associate Auditor'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 Associate Auditor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Auditor'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): $68,972
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $69,544
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,959
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,243
  • Expert (over 8 years): $71,431
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Auditor$68,972
Intermediate Level Associate Auditor$69,544
Senior Level Associate Auditor$70,959
Specialist Level Associate Auditor$71,243
Expert Level Associate Auditor$71,431
$68,972 0 yr
$69,544 < 2 yrs
$70,959 2-4 yrs
$71,243 5-8 yrs
$71,431 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Associate Auditors

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: $88,073
  • San Francisco: $87,207
  • Oakland: $85,273

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Auditor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.54% 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.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 4.41% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
  • Laundry (Mentioned in 1.8% Job Postings): Laundry refers to the washing of clothing and other textiles. Laundry processes are often done in a room reserved for that purpose; in an individual home this is referred to as a laundry room, Laundry in Australian English or utility room. An apartment building or student hall of residence may have a shared laundry facility such as a tvättstuga. A stand-alone business is referred to as a self-service laundry (launderette in British English or laundromat in American English). The material that is being washed, or has been laundered, is also generally referred to as laundry. Laundry has been part of history since humans began to wear clothes, so the methods by which different cultures have dealt with this universal human need are of interest to several branches of scholarship. Laundry work has traditionally been highly gendered, with the responsibility in most cultures falling to women (known as laundresses or washerwomen). The Industrial Revolution gradually led to mechanised solutions to laundry work, notably the washing machine and later the tumble dryer. Laundry, like cooking and child care, is done both at home and by commercial establishments outside the home.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.54%
Credit Card 4.41%
Laundry 1.8%
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 Associate Auditor's salary.
  • Front Office: Can increase your salary by up to 128%.
  • Housekeeping: Can increase your salary by up to 37%.
  • Credit Card: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Front Office
$159,205
128%
Housekeeping
$95,663
37%
Credit Card
$90,775
30%
Computer Systems
$78,206
12%
Operating System
$76,810
10%
Risk Management
$76,810
10%
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How Education impacts an Associate Auditor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Auditors 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 an Associate Auditor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $63,178 and $66,304).

Associate Auditor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Auditor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 4.0%
Associates 4.2%
Bachelors 62.2%
Masters 29.2%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Associate Auditor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Auditor'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Auditor

Salaries for an Associate Auditor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,779 in 2023 to around $64,720 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Auditor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Auditor Over Time

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2024 $65,984
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