Accounting Position Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounting Position make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounting Position in the United States is $77,249 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,646
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,090 to $85,308
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,572
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Accounting Position Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,308 $7,109 $1,641 $41
Average $77,249 $6,437 $1,486 $37
25th Percentile $70,090 $5,841 $1,348 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Accounting Position Salaries

An Accounting Position'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 Accounting Position Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting Position'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): $61,777
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,806
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,222
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,193
  • Expert (over 8 years): $139,834
Levels Salary
Accountan... Level Accounting Position$61,777
Accountin... Level Accounting Position$71,806
Accountan... Level Accounting Position$83,222
Accountan... Level Accounting Position$99,193
Accountan... Level Accounting Position$139,834
$61,777 0 yr
$71,806 < 2 yrs
$83,222 2-4 yrs
$99,193 5-8 yrs
$139,834 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Accounting Positions

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: $97,434
  • San Francisco: $96,367
  • Oakland: $94,336

What Skills Can Increase an Accounting Position's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.15% 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 2.4% 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 1.18% 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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.15%
Accounts Receivable 2.4%
Internal Control 1.18%
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 Position's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Revenue Recognition: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
 $81,111
5%
Consulting
 $81,111
5%
Revenue Recognition
 $81,111
5%
Internal Control
 $80,339
4%
Finance and Accounting
 $80,339
4%
Initiative
 $80,339
4%
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Accounting Position Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounting Position roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Accounting Position positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounting Position as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounting Position

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$96,561$46.025%
Energy & Utilities$92,699$45.020%
Internet$91,154$44.018%
Aerospace & Defense$84,974$41.010%
Chemicals$84,974$41.010%

How Education impacts an Accounting Position's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Accounting Positions 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 Accounting Position with a Associate's Degree is between $70,560 and $74,509).

Accounting Position Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accounting Position
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 5.2%
Associates 8.4%
Bachelors 61.2%
Masters 23.6%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Accounting Position Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounting Position'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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$70,090
Average $77,249/year
$85,308
$5,841
Average $6,437/month
$7,109
$1,348
Average $1,486/week
$1,641
$34
Average $37/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $85,308 $7,109 $1,641 $41
Average $77,249 $6,437 $1,486 $37
25th Percentile $70,090 $5,841 $1,348 $34

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Salary Trends for Accounting Position

Salaries for an Accounting Position can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,820 in 2023 to around $63,445 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounting Position salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Accounting Position Over Time

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$64,820
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$63,948
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2024 $63,948
2025 $63,445
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