Accounting Specialist Entry-Level Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounting Specialist Entry-Level make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounting Specialist Entry-Level in the United States is $57,372 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Accounting Specialist Entry-Level's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,629
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,179 to $64,835
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,450
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Accounting Specialist Entry-Level Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $64,835 $5,403 $1,247 $31
Average $57,372 $4,781 $1,103 $28
25th Percentile $52,179 $4,348 $1,003 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Accounting Specialist Entry-Level Salaries

An Accounting Specialist Entry-Level'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 Specialist Entry-Level Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting Specialist Entry-Level'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): $55,818
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,620
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,284
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,220
  • Expert (over 8 years): $63,393
Levels Salary
Accountin... Level Accounting Specialist Entry-Level$55,818
Client Se... Level Accounting Specialist Entry-Level$64,620
Client Se... Level Accounting Specialist Entry-Level$76,284
Client Se... Level Accounting Specialist Entry-Level$103,220
Customer ... Level Accounting Specialist Entry-Level$63,393
$55,818 0 yr
$64,620 < 2 yrs
$76,284 2-4 yrs
$103,220 5-8 yrs
$63,393 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Accounting Specialist Entry-Levels

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: $72,364
  • San Francisco: $71,652
  • Oakland: $70,063

What Skills Can Increase an Accounting Specialist Entry-Level's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.08% 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.
  • Safety Procedures (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Establishing and implementing rules and procedures to prevent potential hazards and risks to ensure a safe and productive working environment.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.08%
Safety Procedures 1.57%
Financial Services 1.23%
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 Specialist Entry-Level's salary.
  • VMware: Can increase your salary by up to 39%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
VMware
$79,747
39%
Flexibility
$64,831
13%
Leadership
$63,110
10%
Loss Prevention
$62,536
9%
Coaching
$61,962
8%
Safety Procedures
$61,962
8%
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Accounting Specialist Entry-Level Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounting Specialist Entry-Level'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 Accounting Specialist Entry-Level

Salaries for an Accounting Specialist Entry-Level can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $45,075 in 2023 to around $45,375 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounting Specialist Entry-Level salary trends, .

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