AP/AR Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an AP/AR Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an AP/AR Assistant in the United States is $83,647 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an AP/AR Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,921
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,259 to $90,071
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,443
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
Smart Recruiting
AI-Powered Talent
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $77,259 10% $71,443 90% $95,921 75% $90,071 $83,647 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

AP/AR Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $90,071 $7,506 $1,732 $43
Average $83,647 $6,971 $1,609 $40
25th Percentile $77,259 $6,438 $1,486 $37
Check out AP/AR Assistant Job Openings in the United States
Physician Assistant Orthopedics

Warren General Hospital - WARREN, PA

ADON

St. Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - LACONIA, NH

Licensed Dental Assistant

Chester Creek Dental - DULUTH, MN

Travel RN

Focus Staff - LEBANON, NH

Search More AP/AR Assistant Jobs in the United States
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence AP/AR Assistant Salaries

An AP/AR Assistant'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 AP/AR Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AP/AR Assistant'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): $61,097
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,019
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,308
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,099
  • Expert (over 8 years): $138,309
Levels Salary
Accountan... Level AP/AR Assistant$61,097
Accountan... Level AP/AR Assistant$71,019
AP/AR Ass... Level AP/AR Assistant$82,308
Accountan... Level AP/AR Assistant$98,099
Accountan... Level AP/AR Assistant$138,309
$61,097 0 yr
$71,019 < 2 yrs
$82,308 2-4 yrs
$98,099 5-8 yrs
$138,309 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do AP/AR Assistant 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 AP/AR Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $92,614.
  • California: $92,262.
  • Massachusetts: $91,033.

Top Paying Cities for AP/AR Assistants

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: $105,503
  • San Francisco: $104,348
  • Oakland: $102,149

What Skills Can Increase an AP/AR Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.26% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Accounts Receivable (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.
  • Internal Control (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.26%
Accounts Receivable 2.34%
Internal Control 1.19%
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 AP/AR Assistant's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Internal Control: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
 $86,992
4%
Initiative
 $86,992
4%
Internal Control
 $86,992
4%
Flexibility
 $86,156
3%
CPA
 $86,156
3%
Process Improvement
 $86,156
3%
Get Latest Data

How Education impacts an AP/AR Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many AP/AR Assistants enter the field with a Bachelor'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 AP/AR Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $87,777 and $92,711).

AP/AR Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for AP/AR Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 3.5%
Associates 4.9%
Bachelors 60.2%
Masters 30.3%
Doctorate 0.4%
view as graph

AP/AR Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AP/AR Assistant'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on May 01, 2026
$77,259
Average $83,647/year
$90,071
$6,438
Average $6,971/month
$7,506
$1,486
Average $1,609/week
$1,732
$37
Average $40/hour
$43
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $90,071 $7,506 $1,732 $43
Average $83,647 $6,971 $1,609 $40
25th Percentile $77,259 $6,438 $1,486 $37

Salary Trends for AP/AR Assistant

Salaries for an AP/AR Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,243 in 2023 to around $77,586 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of AP/AR Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of AP/AR Assistant Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$81,243
2024
$79,467
2025
$77,586
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $81,243
2024 $79,467
2025 $77,586
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for AP/AR Assistant

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for AP/AR Assistant

Here are companies hiring for AP/AR Assistant and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next AP/AR Assistant Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current AP/AR Assistant job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst