Accounting & Operations Leader Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounting & Operations Leader make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounting & Operations Leader in the United States is $87,406 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an Accounting & Operations Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,959
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,118 to $95,024
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,393
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Accounting & Operations Leader Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $95,024 $7,919 $1,827 $46
Average $87,406 $7,284 $1,681 $42
25th Percentile $81,118 $6,760 $1,560 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Accounting & Operations Leader Salaries

An Accounting & Operations Leader'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 & Operations Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting & Operations Leader'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): $83,420
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,708
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,380
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,147
  • Expert (over 8 years): $86,030
Levels Salary
Entry Level Accounting & Operations Leader$83,420
Intermediate Level Accounting & Operations Leader$83,708
Senior Level Accounting & Operations Leader$84,380
Specialist Level Accounting & Operations Leader$85,147
Expert Level Accounting & Operations Leader$86,030
$83,420 0 yr
$83,708 < 2 yrs
$84,380 2-4 yrs
$85,147 5-8 yrs
$86,030 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accounting & Operations Leader 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 & Operations Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $96,776.
  • California: $96,409.
  • Massachusetts: $95,124.

Top Paying Cities for Accounting & Operations Leaders

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: $110,245
  • San Francisco: $109,038
  • Oakland: $106,740

What Skills Can Increase an Accounting & Operations Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.56% 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.
  • ACH (Mentioned in 3.37% 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
  • Brokerage (Mentioned in 1.68% Job Postings): A brokerage provides intermediary services in various areas, e.g., investing, obtaining a loan, or purchasing real estate.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.56%
ACH 3.37%
Brokerage 1.68%
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 & Operations Leader's salary.
  • Self-Directed: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Organizing: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Self-Directed
$117,998
35%
Organizing
$111,879
28%
Commitment
$110,131
26%
Pricing
$102,265
17%
Prioritization
$98,769
13%
ACH
$97,894
12%
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Accounting & Operations Leader Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounting & Operations Leader roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Accounting & Operations Leader positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Accounting & Operations Leader as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounting & Operations Leader

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$104,887$50.020%
Financial Services$96,146$46.010%

Accounting & Operations Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounting & Operations Leader'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 Accounting & Operations Leader

Salaries for an Accounting & Operations Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,150 in 2023 to around $98,353 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounting & Operations Leader salary trends, .

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2024
$99,559
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