Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable in the United States is $58,688 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,487
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,399 to $65,387
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,584
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Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $65,387 $5,449 $1,257 $31
Average $58,688 $4,891 $1,129 $28
25th Percentile $53,399 $4,450 $1,027 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable Salaries

An Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable'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 Experience Level Affects Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable'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): $44,107
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,979
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,292
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,471
  • Expert (over 8 years): $92,891
Levels Salary
Accounts ... Level Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable$44,107
Accounts ... Level Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable$52,979
Accountin... Level Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable$57,292
Accounts ... Level Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable$72,471
Accounts ... Level Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable$92,891
$44,107 0 yr
$52,979 < 2 yrs
$57,292 2-4 yrs
$72,471 5-8 yrs
$92,891 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable 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 Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payables. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $64,979.
  • California: $64,732.
  • Massachusetts: $63,870.

Top Paying Cities for Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payables

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: $74,023
  • San Francisco: $73,295
  • Oakland: $71,669

What Skills Can Increase an Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.21% 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.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 2.37% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • ACH (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): An automated clearing house is a computer-based electronic network for processing transactions, usually domestic low value payments, between participating financial institutions. It may support both credit transfers and direct debits
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.21%
Data Entry 2.37%
ACH 1.14%
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 Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable's salary.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Decision Making
$66,317
13%
Initiative
$65,730
12%
Leadership
$65,730
12%
Accountability
$64,556
10%
Service Delivery
$64,556
10%
Logistics
$63,383
8%
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Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable

Salaries for an Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,527 in 2023 to around $51,264 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable salary trends, .

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