Accountant, Data Entry Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accountant, Data Entry in the United States is $61,787 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,688
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,359 to $66,970
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,417
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Accountant, Data Entry Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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75th Percentile $66,970 $5,581 $1,288 $32
Average $61,787 $5,149 $1,188 $30
25th Percentile $56,359 $4,697 $1,084 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Accountant, Data Entry Salaries

An Accountant, 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, Data Entry Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accountant, 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): $58,489
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,755
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,643
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,708
  • Expert (over 8 years): $61,931
Levels Salary
Entry Level Accountant, Data Entry$58,489
Intermediate Level Accountant, Data Entry$58,755
Senior Level Accountant, Data Entry$59,643
Specialist Level Accountant, Data Entry$60,708
Expert Level Accountant, Data Entry$61,931
$58,489 0 yr
$58,755 < 2 yrs
$59,643 2-4 yrs
$60,708 5-8 yrs
$61,931 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accountant, 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, Data Entries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $68,411.
  • California: $68,152.
  • Massachusetts: $67,243.

Top Paying Cities for Accountant, 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: $77,932
  • San Francisco: $77,166
  • Oakland: $75,455

What Skills Can Increase an Accountant, 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, 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
$79,088
28%
SAS
$74,763
21%
SQL
$74,145
20%
Oracle
$73,527
19%
Clinical Data Management
$73,527
19%
Computer Science
$72,909
18%
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How Education impacts an Accountant, Data Entry's Salary?

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

Accountant, Data Entry Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accountant, 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, Data Entry Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accountant, 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Accountant, Data Entry

Salaries for an Accountant, Data Entry can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,404 in 2023 to around $96,871 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accountant, Data Entry salary trends, .

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