Accounts Payable Expense Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounts Payable Expense Specialist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable Expense Specialist in the United States is $50,023 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,858
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,336 to $54,124
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,979
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Accounts Payable Expense Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,124 $4,510 $1,041 $26
Average $50,023 $4,169 $962 $24
25th Percentile $46,336 $3,861 $891 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable Expense Specialist Salaries

An Accounts Payable Expense Specialist'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 Accounts Payable Expense Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable Expense Specialist'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): $43,978
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,168
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,500
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,602
  • Expert (over 8 years): $87,593
Levels Salary
Accounts ... Level Accounts Payable Expense Specialist$43,978
Accounts ... Level Accounts Payable Expense Specialist$49,168
Accounts ... Level Accounts Payable Expense Specialist$54,500
Accounts ... Level Accounts Payable Expense Specialist$71,602
Accounts ... Level Accounts Payable Expense Specialist$87,593
$43,978 0 yr
$49,168 < 2 yrs
$54,500 2-4 yrs
$71,602 5-8 yrs
$87,593 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accounts Payable Expense Specialist 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 Accounts Payable Expense Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,385.
  • California: $55,175.
  • Massachusetts: $54,439.

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable Expense Specialists

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: $63,093
  • San Francisco: $62,403
  • Oakland: $61,087

What Skills Can Increase an Accounts Payable Expense Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.25% 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.
  • General Ledger (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.
  • Accounting Software (Mentioned in 1.13% Job Postings): Accounting software makes it easier for business owners to manage financial procedures, performing financial tasks correctly and quickly.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.25%
General Ledger 2.08%
Accounting Software 1.13%
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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 Accounts Payable Expense Specialist's salary.
  • Concur: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Concur
 $53,024
6%
Presentation
 $53,024
6%
Innovation
 $52,524
5%
Collaboration
 $52,524
5%
Leadership
 $52,524
5%
Process Improvement
 $52,524
5%
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Accounts Payable Expense Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Payable Expense Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Payable Expense Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Payable Expense Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Payable Expense Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$60,027$29.020%
Pharmaceuticals$59,027$28.018%
Energy & Utilities$57,526$28.015%
Financial Services$57,526$28.015%
Chemicals$55,025$26.010%

How Education impacts an Accounts Payable Expense Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Accounts Payable Expense Specialists enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Accounts Payable Expense Specialist with a Associate's Degree is between $48,167 and $50,899).

Accounts Payable Expense Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accounts Payable Expense Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 38.3%
Associates 25.9%
Bachelors 32.2%
Masters 2.3%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Accounts Payable Expense Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable Expense Specialist'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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$46,336
Average $50,023/year
$54,124
$3,861
Average $4,169/month
$4,510
$891
Average $962/week
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Average $24/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $54,124 $4,510 $1,041 $26
Average $50,023 $4,169 $962 $24
25th Percentile $46,336 $3,861 $891 $22

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Salary Trends for Accounts Payable Expense Specialist

Salaries for an Accounts Payable Expense Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,388 in 2023 to around $44,483 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounts Payable Expense Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Accounts Payable Expense Specialist Over Time

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$45,388
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$44,754
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