Acountant Salary

$48,884

National Average

$55,717/ year

$27/hour

$66,476

Acountant Salary in the United States Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$55,717

Washington

District of Columbia

$62,024

$4,074

National Average

$4,643/ month

$27/hour

$5,540

Acountant Salary in the United States Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$4,643

Washington

District of Columbia

$5,169

$940

National Average

$1,071/ week

$27/hour

$1,278

Acountant Salary in the United States Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$1,071

Washington

District of Columbia

$1,193

$24

National Average

$27/ hour

$15/hour

$32

Acountant Salary in the United States Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$27

Washington

District of Columbia

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,476	$5,540	$1,278	$32
Average	$55,717	$4,643	$1,071	$27
25th Percentile	$48,884	$4,074	$940	$24

How much does an Acountant earn in the United States?

As of November 27, 2023, an Acountant in the United States earns an average salary of $55,717 per year.

An Acountant's salary can be paid hourly, weekly or monthly depending on the company and job type. Most part-time jobs will be paid hourly or weekly. Using the salary calculator, the average pay comes out to be about $27 an hour, $1,071/week, or $4,643/month.

The average salary of an Acountant ranges from $48,884 to $66,476. The average salary range for an Acountant varies widely, which indicates that there are many opportunities for advancement, promotions, and salary increases. These opportunities depend on many factors, including skills, education, certifications, location, and years of experience.

According to job salary data displays, Acountant in District of Columbia and California are high in demand. Acountant in District of Columbia earn an average salary of $62,024 per year, which is $6,307(11.32%) more than the national average of $55,717. District of Columbia is ranked as the top salary of an Acountant nationwide.

What is the Average Acountant Salary by City?

Below is a list of the average salaries for an Acountant in 10 cities in the United States. We've identified 353 cities where the typical salary for an Acountant job is above the national average. The highest paying city for an Acountant is in San Jose, CA, and the average salary for an Acountant job is $69,925, which is higher than the national average.

This is followed by Santa Clara, CA and Fremont, CA in second and third places, which beat the national average by $14,208(25.5%) and $14,030(25.18%) respectively. In fourth place is San Francisco, CA, which pays $13,929(25%), above the national average. Daly City, CA, Oakland, CA and Berkeley, CA continue the rankings.

Based on the summary of average salaries paid by cities, the Acountant job market in San Jose, CA is relatively active with a higher-paying salary compared to other cities in the United States.

Finally, Acountant jobs pay differently based on the city, even if they are in the same state. The cost of living might be a key factor when considering the location and salary of an Acountant position.

CITY	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
San Jose	$69,925	$5,827	$1,345	$34
Santa Clara	$69,925	$5,827	$1,345	$34
Fremont	$69,747	$5,812	$1,341	$34
San Francisco	$69,646	$5,804	$1,339	$33
Daly City	$69,646	$5,804	$1,339	$33
Oakland	$67,975	$5,665	$1,307	$33
Berkeley	$67,975	$5,665	$1,307	$33
Hayward	$67,841	$5,653	$1,305	$33
Union City	$65,468	$5,456	$1,259	$31
West New York	$65,468	$5,456	$1,259	$31