Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry Salary in the United States

How much does an Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry in the United States is $59,294 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,696
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,095 to $64,215
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,361
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Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $64,215 $5,351 $1,235 $31
Average $59,294 $4,941 $1,140 $29
25th Percentile $54,095 $4,508 $1,040 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry Salaries

An Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry'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 Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry'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): $56,139
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $56,395
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,246
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,269
  • Expert (over 8 years): $59,431
Levels Salary
Entry Level Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry$56,139
Intermediate Level Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry$56,395
Senior Level Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry$57,246
Specialist Level Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry$58,269
Expert Level Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry$59,431
$56,139 0 yr
$56,395 < 2 yrs
$57,246 2-4 yrs
$58,269 5-8 yrs
$59,431 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry 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 Accountant, Back Office, Data Entries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $65,650.
  • California: $65,401.
  • Massachusetts: $64,530.

Top Paying Cities for Accountant, Back Office, Data Entries

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: $74,787
  • San Francisco: $73,969
  • Oakland: $72,410

What Skills Can Increase an Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.61% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Quality (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): Data quality refers to the condition of a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables. There are many definitions of data quality but data is generally considered high quality if it is "fit for [its] intended uses in operations, decision making and planning". Alternatively, data is deemed of high quality if it correctly represents the real-world construct to which it refers. Furthermore, apart from these definitions, as data volume increases, the question of internal data consistency becomes significant, regardless of fitness for use for any particular external purpose. People's views on data quality can often be in disagreement, even when discussing the same set of data used for the same purpose. Data cleansing may be required in order to ensure data quality.
  • Salesforce (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): Designing and maintaining a cloud-based software that provides customer relationship management (CRM) service for a better experience.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.61%
Data Quality 2.38%
Salesforce 1.38%
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 Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry's salary.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • SAS: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Tableau
$75,896
28%
SAS
$71,746
21%
SQL
$71,153
20%
Oracle
$70,560
19%
Clinical Data Management
$70,560
19%
Computer Science
$69,967
18%
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Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$71,153$34.020%
Energy & Utilities$68,188$33.015%
Media$66,409$32.012%
Aerospace & Defense$65,223$31.010%
Internet$64,037$31.08%

How Education impacts an Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Accountant, Back Office, Data Entries enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $57,499 and $63,189).

Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 32.6%
Associates 20.5%
Bachelors 37.1%
Masters 8.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry

Salaries for an Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $95,500 in 2023 to around $93,066 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accountant, Back Office, Data Entry salary trends, .

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