Auditor Accountant Salary in the United States

How much does an Auditor Accountant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Auditor Accountant in the United States is $97,874 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,336
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,109 to $105,444
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,861
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Auditor Accountant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $105,444 $8,787 $2,028 $51
Average $97,874 $8,156 $1,882 $47
25th Percentile $92,109 $7,676 $1,771 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Auditor Accountant Salaries

An Auditor Accountant'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 Auditor Accountant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Auditor Accountant'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): $69,443
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,994
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,317
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,664
  • Expert (over 8 years): $110,250
Levels Salary
Cost Acco... Level Auditor Accountant$69,443
Cost Acco... Level Auditor Accountant$81,994
Auditor A... Level Auditor Accountant$97,317
Cost Acco... Level Auditor Accountant$112,664
Cost Acco... Level Auditor Accountant$110,250
$69,443 0 yr
$81,994 < 2 yrs
$97,317 2-4 yrs
$112,664 5-8 yrs
$110,250 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Auditor Accountants

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: $123,448
  • San Francisco: $122,097
  • Oakland: $119,524

What Skills Can Increase an Auditor Accountant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 13.6% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Bill of Materials (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Applying tools, methods, and practices in creating a list of raw materials, components, and instructions required to create a product.
  • Financial Reporting (Mentioned in 1.05% Job Postings): Reporting all activities and transactions to track and assess the financial health of the business.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 13.6%
Bill of Materials 1.56%
Financial Reporting 1.05%
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 Auditor Accountant's salary.
  • Pricing: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Inventory Control: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Pricing
$100,810
3%
Inventory Control
$100,810
3%
Coordination
$100,810
3%
Cost Analysis
$100,810
3%
Teamwork
$100,810
3%
Commitment
$100,810
3%
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How Education impacts an Auditor Accountant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Auditor Accountants 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 Auditor Accountant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $94,101 and $99,486).

Auditor Accountant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Auditor Accountant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 2.1%
Associates 5.0%
Bachelors 53.2%
Masters 38.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Auditor Accountant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Auditor Accountant'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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Salary Trends for Auditor Accountant

Salaries for an Auditor Accountant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $88,679 in 2023 to around $84,477 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Auditor Accountant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Auditor Accountant Over Time

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2023
$88,679
2024
$86,257
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$84,477
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2024 $86,257
2025 $84,477
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