Accounting Payable Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounting Payable Administrator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounting Payable Administrator in the United States is $52,618 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,862
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,020 to $57,456
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,834
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Accounting Payable Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $57,456 $4,788 $1,105 $28
Average $52,618 $4,385 $1,012 $25
25th Percentile $48,020 $4,002 $923 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Accounting Payable Administrator Salaries

An Accounting Payable Administrator'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 Payable Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting Payable Administrator'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): $42,952
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,609
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,813
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,568
  • Expert (over 8 years): $90,454
Levels Salary
Accounts ... Level Accounting Payable Administrator$42,952
Accountin... Level Accounting Payable Administrator$51,609
Accounts ... Level Accounting Payable Administrator$55,813
Accounts ... Level Accounting Payable Administrator$70,568
Accounts ... Level Accounting Payable Administrator$90,454
$42,952 0 yr
$51,609 < 2 yrs
$55,813 2-4 yrs
$70,568 5-8 yrs
$90,454 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accounting Payable Administrator 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 Payable Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $58,258.
  • California: $58,037.
  • Massachusetts: $57,264.

Top Paying Cities for Accounting Payable Administrators

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: $66,366
  • San Francisco: $65,714
  • Oakland: $64,256

What Skills Can Increase an Accounting Payable Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.99% 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 2.84% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • Back Office (Mentioned in 1.1% Job Postings): The back office is the administration and support personnel who are not client-facing. Back-office personnel provide essential functions to the business.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.99%
Data Entry 2.84%
Back Office 1.1%
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 Payable Administrator's salary.
  • Results Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • CSR: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Concur: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Results Oriented
 $68,403
30%
CSR
 $59,458
13%
Concur
 $58,405
11%
Leadership
 $57,879
10%
Integrity
 $56,827
8%
Innovation
 $56,827
8%
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Accounting Payable Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounting Payable Administrator'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.

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$48,020
Average $52,618/year
$57,456
$4,002
Average $4,385/month
$4,788
$923
Average $1,012/week
$1,105
$23
Average $25/hour
$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $57,456 $4,788 $1,105 $28
Average $52,618 $4,385 $1,012 $25
25th Percentile $48,020 $4,002 $923 $23

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Salary Trends for Accounting Payable Administrator

Salaries for an Accounting Payable Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,976 in 2023 to around $45,059 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounting Payable Administrator salary trends, .

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