What are the main factors that influence an Auditor Accountant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Auditor Accountant?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Auditor Accountant roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Auditor Accountant's salary?

An Auditor Accountant's salary grows with experience: a Cost Accountant I (0-2 years)earns $77,805, a Cost Accountant II (2-4 years)earns $88,912, a Auditor Accountant (4-7 years)earns $105,557, a Cost Accountant IV (7+ years)earns $122,193, a Cost Accounting Supervisor (7+ years)earns $119,572,

What are the highest paying states for an Auditor Accountant?

Auditor Accountant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Auditor Accountant roles are District of Columbia $108,403, California $107,992, Massachusetts $106,552. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Auditor Accountant roles make?

Salaries for Auditor Accountant level roles vary by specialization: Auditor Internal Controls V: $139,600; Internal Auditor V: $139,598; Staff Internal Auditor V: $139,590; Internal Auditor IV: $114,524; Accountant - Internal Auditor/Senior SOX Compliance: $92,420.

Auditor Accountant Salary in Washington

How much does an Auditor Accountant make in Washington?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Auditor Accountant in Washington is $106,161 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,848
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,917 to $114,372
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,233

10% $94,233

50% (Median) $106,161

90% $121,848

Auditor Accountant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,372	$9,531	$2,199	$55
Average	$106,161	$8,847	$2,042	$51
25th Percentile	$99,917	$8,326	$1,921	$48

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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 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): $77,805
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,912
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,557
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,193
Expert (over 8 years): $119,572

Levels	Salary
Cost Acco... Level Auditor Accountant	$77,805
Cost Acco... Level Auditor Accountant	$88,912
Auditor A... Level Auditor Accountant	$105,557
Cost Acco... Level Auditor Accountant	$122,193
Cost Acco... Level Auditor Accountant	$119,572

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How Do Auditor Accountant 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 Auditor Accountants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $108,403.
California: $107,992.
Massachusetts: $106,552.

District of Columbia $108,403 California $107,992 Massachusetts $106,552 Washington $106,161 New Jersey $106,122 Alaska $105,984 Connecticut $104,633 New York $104,085

Hawaii $102,333 Rhode Island $101,510 Maryland $100,952 Minnesota $100,188 Colorado $99,895 Illinois $99,797 Oregon $99,425 Delaware $99,151

New Hampshire $98,978 Virginia $98,592 Pennsylvania $97,467 Nevada $96,899 North Dakota $96,713 Michigan $96,419 Wisconsin $96,311 Vermont $96,096

Texas $95,499 Maine $95,459 Arizona $95,401 Ohio $95,332 Georgia $94,431 Indiana $93,981 Wyoming $93,893 Utah $93,756

Iowa $93,697 Kansas $93,227 Louisiana $93,090 North Carolina $93,041 Missouri $93,022 Florida $92,640 Montana $92,434 Nebraska $92,238

Kentucky $92,131 South Carolina $91,739 Tennessee $91,494 Idaho $91,396 New Mexico $90,682 Oklahoma $90,525 Alabama $89,947 South Dakota $88,978

Arkansas $88,449 West Virginia $88,165 Mississippi $87,314

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:

Auburn: $106,030
Federal Way: $105,984
Bellevue: $108,163

Auburn, WA $106,030

Federal Way, WA $105,984

Bellevue, WA $108,163

Black Diamond, WA $105,464

Bothell, WA $107,651

Burton, WA $106,179

Carnation, WA $106,060

Duvall, WA $106,409

Edmonds, WA $107,312

Enumclaw, WA $103,923

Fall City, WA $106,534

Hobart, WA $106,124

Issaquah, WA $106,904

Kenmore, WA $107,874

Kent, WA $106,123

Kirkland, WA $108,094

Lynnwood, WA $107,094

Maple Valley, WA $106,031

Medina, WA $108,193

Mercer Island, WA $108,156

Mountlake Terrace, WA $107,383

North Bend, WA $104,999

Pacific, WA $105,970

Preston, WA $106,700

Ravensdale, WA $105,183

Redmond, WA $107,939

Redondo, WA $106,104

Renton, WA $107,268

Rollingbay, WA $106,882

Seahurst, WA $107,466

Snoqualmie, WA $105,796

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $102,671

Vashon, WA $106,256

Woodinville, WA $107,286

Sammamish, WA $107,570

Mill Creek, WA $106,623

Seattle, WA $108,227

Bainbridge Island, WA $107,036

Everett, WA $106,729

Acme, WA $101,192

Anacortes, WA $102,145

Blakely Island, WA $101,445

Arlington, WA $105,232

Baring, WA $104,411

Bellingham, WA $101,060

Blaine, WA $100,849

Bow, WA $101,298

Burlington, WA $101,862

Clearlake, WA $102,435

Clinton, WA $106,419

Concrete, WA $101,345

Conway, WA $104,005

Coupeville, WA $104,519

Custer, WA $100,967

Darrington, WA $101,389

Deer Harbor, WA $101,505

Deming, WA $101,160

Eastsound, WA $101,111

Everson, WA $100,986

Ferndale, WA $101,014

Freeland, WA $105,845

Friday Harbor, WA $101,693

Gold Bar, WA $104,632

Granite Falls, WA $105,090

Greenbank, WA $105,514

Hamilton, WA $102,213

Index, WA $103,065

La Conner, WA $102,660

Lake Stevens, WA $106,713

North Lakewood, WA $106,023

Langley, WA $106,174

Lopez Island, WA $101,914

Lummi Island, WA $101,070

Lyman, WA $102,176

Lynden, WA $100,971

Maple Falls, WA $100,935

Marblemount, WA $101,146

Marysville, WA $106,732

Monroe, WA $105,852

Mount Vernon, WA $102,846

Mukilteo, WA $106,682

Nooksack, WA $100,973

Oak Harbor, WA $103,361

Olga, WA $101,244

Orcas, WA $101,426

Point Roberts, WA $100,637

Camano Island, WA $105,023

Rockport, WA $99,790

Sedro Woolley, WA $101,915

Shaw Island, WA $101,600

Silvana, WA $105,845

Skykomish, WA $102,569

Snohomish, WA $106,352

Stanwood, WA $105,451

Startup, WA $105,220

Sultan, WA $105,300

Sumas, WA $100,937

Waldron, WA $101,110

Anderson Island, WA $105,176

Ashford, WA $103,203

Beaver, WA $100,377

Bremerton, WA $106,249

Silverdale, WA $106,072

Brinnon, WA $104,938

Buckley, WA $105,304

Burley, WA $105,888

Carbonado, WA $104,391

Carlsborg, WA $102,531

Chimacum, WA $104,908

Clallam Bay, WA $100,393

Dupont, WA $104,980

Eatonville, WA $104,115

Gig Harbor, WA $105,538

Elbe, WA $103,517

Forks, WA $100,557

Fox Island, WA $105,820

Glenoma, WA $102,032

Graham, WA $105,273

Port Hadlock, WA $104,878

Hansville, WA $105,850

Indianola, WA $107,279

Joyce, WA $100,777

Kapowsin, WA $104,897

Keyport, WA $106,423

Kingston, WA $106,635

La Grande, WA $103,970

Lakebay, WA $105,281

La Push, WA $100,748

Longbranch, WA $104,839

Sumner, WA $105,762

Manchester, WA $107,105

Milton, WA $105,925

Mineral, WA $102,466

Morton, WA $102,152

Neah Bay, WA $100,508

Nordland, WA $105,118

Olalla, WA $106,012

Orting, WA $105,139

Packwood, WA $100,196

Port Angeles, WA $102,528

Port Gamble, WA $106,202

Port Ludlow, WA $105,605

Port Orchard, WA $106,313

Port Townsend, WA $104,465

Poulsbo, WA $106,461

Puyallup, WA $105,920

Quilcene, WA $105,164

Randle, WA $101,033

Retsil, WA $106,266

Seabeck, WA $105,816

Sekiu, WA $100,395

Sequim, WA $103,309

South Colby, WA $106,635

South Prairie, WA $105,324

Southworth, WA $107,074

Spanaway, WA $105,516

Steilacoom, WA $105,512

Bonney Lake, WA $105,623

Suquamish, WA $106,942

Tracyton, WA $106,294

Vaughn, WA $105,273

Wauna, WA $105,730

Wilkeson, WA $104,961

Longmire, WA $102,098

Paradise Inn, WA $102,016

Tacoma, WA $105,896

Camp Murray, WA $105,610

Mcchord Afb, WA $105,888

Lakewood, WA $105,878

University Place, WA $105,895

Olympia, WA $103,811

Lacey, WA $104,047

Tumwater, WA $103,853

Aberdeen, WA $102,160

Adna, WA $102,525

Allyn, WA $105,156

Amanda Park, WA $101,023

Bay Center, WA $101,118

Belfair, WA $105,369

Bucoda, WA $103,818

Centralia, WA $103,656

Chehalis, WA $103,164

Cinebar, WA $103,009

Copalis Beach, WA $101,237

Copalis Crossing, WA $101,061

Cosmopolis, WA $102,732

Curtis, WA $101,769

Doty, WA $102,814

East Olympia, WA $103,994

Elma, WA $103,721

Ethel, WA $102,232

Galvin, WA $103,596

Grapeview, WA $104,726

Grayland, WA $101,199

Hoodsport, WA $104,398

Hoquiam, WA $101,840

Humptulips, WA $101,417

Lebam, WA $101,680

Lilliwaup, WA $104,916

Littlerock, WA $103,816

Mccleary, WA $103,838

Mckenna, WA $104,291

Malone, WA $103,708

Matlock, WA $103,754

Menlo, WA $101,735

Moclips, WA $101,072

Montesano, WA $103,334

Mossyrock, WA $101,434

Napavine, WA $102,897

Neilton, WA $101,326

Oakville, WA $103,611

Ocean Shores, WA $101,372

Onalaska, WA $103,022

Pacific Beach, WA $101,078

Pe Ell, WA $101,986

Quinault, WA $101,600

Rainier, WA $103,992

Raymond, WA $101,860

Rochester, WA $103,645

Roy, WA $104,823

Ryderwood, WA $101,295

Salkum, WA $102,164

Satsop, WA $103,520

Shelton, WA $104,164

Silver Creek, WA $102,129

South Bend, WA $101,073

Taholah, WA $100,956

Tahuya, WA $104,745

Tenino, WA $103,894

Tokeland, WA $101,296

Toledo, WA $101,730

Union, WA $104,453

Vader, WA $101,656

Westport, WA $101,409

Winlock, WA $102,117

Yelm, WA $103,935

Amboy, WA $101,775

Appleton, WA $99,846

Ariel, WA $101,508

Battle Ground, WA $102,064

Bingen, WA $100,711

Brush Prairie, WA $102,192

Camas, WA $102,184

Carrolls, WA $101,342

Carson, WA $101,485

Castle Rock, WA $101,427

Cathlamet, WA $101,080

Centerville, WA $99,498

Chinook, WA $100,304

Cougar, WA $101,052

Dallesport, WA $99,708

Glenwood, WA $99,777

Goldendale, WA $99,465

Grays River, WA $100,967

Heisson, WA $102,005

Husum, WA $100,479

Ilwaco, WA $100,363

Kalama, WA $101,386

Kelso, WA $101,566

Klickitat, WA $99,710

La Center, WA $101,979

Long Beach, WA $100,558

Longview, WA $101,506

Lyle, WA $99,758

Nahcotta, WA $100,541

Naselle, WA $100,647

North Bonneville, WA $101,370

Ocean Park, WA $101,084

Oysterville, WA $100,767

Ridgefield, WA $102,090

Rosburg, WA $100,523

Seaview, WA $100,508

Silverlake, WA $101,466

Skamokawa, WA $100,796

Stevenson, WA $101,331

Toutle, WA $101,198

Trout Lake, WA $100,259

Underwood, WA $100,654

Vancouver, WA $102,484

Wahkiacus, WA $99,588

Washougal, WA $101,973

White Salmon, WA $100,371

Wishram, WA $99,473

Woodland, WA $101,739

Yacolt, WA $101,832

Wenatchee, WA $99,527

East Wenatchee, WA $99,396

Ardenvoir, WA $99,498

Brewster, WA $99,202

Bridgeport, WA $99,084

Carlton, WA $99,234

Cashmere, WA $99,503

Chelan, WA $99,334

Chelan Falls, WA $99,385

Conconully, WA $99,150

Dryden, WA $99,654

Entiat, WA $99,375

Ephrata, WA $99,010

George, WA $99,538

Leavenworth, WA $100,136

Loomis, WA $99,152

Malaga, WA $99,545

Malott, WA $99,184

Mansfield, WA $98,763

Manson, WA $99,358

Marlin, WA $98,563

Mazama, WA $99,254

Methow, WA $99,126

Monitor, WA $99,478

Moses Lake, WA $99,039

Okanogan, WA $99,085

Omak, WA $99,176

Orondo, WA $99,235

Oroville, WA $99,296

Palisades, WA $98,938

Pateros, WA $99,164

Peshastin, WA $99,436

Quincy, WA $99,365

Riverside, WA $99,152

Rock Island, WA $99,186

Soap Lake, WA $98,861

Stehekin, WA $99,280

Stratford, WA $98,613

Tonasket, WA $99,206

Twisp, WA $99,300

Warden, WA $99,414

Waterville, WA $98,961

Wauconda, WA $99,090

Wilson Creek, WA $98,515

Winthrop, WA $99,333

Yakima, WA $98,455

Brownstown, WA $98,455

Buena, WA $98,747

Cle Elum, WA $100,096

Cowiche, WA $98,455

Easton, WA $101,683

Ellensburg, WA $98,557

Naches, WA $100,054

Grandview, WA $101,094

Granger, WA $99,950

Harrah, WA $98,455

Kittitas, WA $98,542

Mabton, WA $100,083

Moxee, WA $98,773

Outlook, WA $99,946

Parker, WA $98,485

Ronald, WA $100,626

Roslyn, WA $100,506

Selah, WA $98,455

South Cle Elum, WA $100,552

Sunnyside, WA $101,521

Thorp, WA $98,888

Tieton, WA $98,455

Toppenish, WA $99,719

Vantage, WA $99,490

Wapato, WA $98,527

White Swan, WA $98,700

Zillah, WA $98,892

Airway Heights, WA $99,826

Chattaroy, WA $99,702

Cheney, WA $99,692

Colbert, WA $99,783

Deer Park, WA $99,680

Edwall, WA $99,564

Elk, WA $99,492

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $99,812

Fairfield, WA $99,592

Ford, WA $99,610

Four Lakes, WA $99,813

Greenacres, WA $99,751

Lamont, WA $99,367

Latah, WA $99,437

Liberty Lake, WA $99,699

Marshall, WA $99,826

Mead, WA $99,710

Medical Lake, WA $99,765

Mica, WA $99,753

Newman Lake, WA $99,643

Nine Mile Falls, WA $99,773

Otis Orchards, WA $99,739

Reardan, WA $99,685

Rockford, WA $99,668

Spangle, WA $99,710

Sprague, WA $99,385

Tekoa, WA $99,289

Tumtum, WA $99,648

Valleyford, WA $99,786

Veradale, WA $99,807

Waverly, WA $99,558

Wellpinit, WA $99,489

Addy, WA $99,350

Albion, WA $99,223

Almira, WA $98,594

Belmont, WA $99,127

Benge, WA $99,063

Boyds, WA $99,108

Chewelah, WA $99,433

Clayton, WA $99,615

Colfax, WA $99,210

Colton, WA $98,560

Colville, WA $99,227

Coulee City, WA $98,664

Coulee Dam, WA $98,957

Creston, WA $98,965

Curlew, WA $99,156

Cusick, WA $98,816

Danville, WA $99,129

Davenport, WA $99,366

Electric City, WA $98,928

Elmer City, WA $99,188

Endicott, WA $99,265

Evans, WA $99,235

Farmington, WA $98,995

Fruitland, WA $99,331

Garfield, WA $99,080

Gifford, WA $99,252

Grand Coulee, WA $98,868

Harrington, WA $99,266

Hartline, WA $98,523

Hay, WA $98,960

Hunters, WA $99,269

Inchelium, WA $99,031

Ione, WA $98,531

Keller, WA $98,840

Kettle Falls, WA $99,174

Lacrosse, WA $99,063

Lamona, WA $98,935

Laurier, WA $99,103

Lincoln, WA $99,258

Loon Lake, WA $99,529

Malden, WA $99,535

Malo, WA $99,218

Marcus, WA $99,535

Metaline, WA $98,969

Metaline Falls, WA $98,397

Mohler, WA $99,188

Nespelem, WA $98,964

Newport, WA $99,124

Northport, WA $99,240

Oakesdale, WA $99,325

Odessa, WA $98,736

Orient, WA $99,078

Palouse, WA $98,917

Pullman, WA $98,859

Republic, WA $99,111

Rice, WA $99,207

Ritzville, WA $99,147

Rosalia, WA $99,566

Saint John, WA $99,354

Springdale, WA $99,487

Steptoe, WA $99,817

Thornton, WA $99,375

Uniontown, WA $98,465

Usk, WA $99,026

Valley, WA $99,444

Wilbur, WA $98,894

Spokane, WA $99,826

Pasco, WA $102,842

Benton City, WA $102,826

Beverly, WA $99,798

Bickleton, WA $99,529

Burbank, WA $103,206

College Place, WA $101,100

Connell, WA $100,785

Dayton, WA $99,119

Dixie, WA $100,054

Eltopia, WA $102,274

Hooper, WA $98,848

Kahlotus, WA $99,679

Kennewick, WA $103,811

Lind, WA $99,158

Mesa, WA $101,981

Othello, WA $100,296

Paterson, WA $101,640

Plymouth, WA $103,296

Pomeroy, WA $99,109

Prescott, WA $100,635

Mattawa, WA $100,545

Prosser, WA $101,822

Richland, WA $103,204

West Richland, WA $103,205

Roosevelt, WA $99,044

Royal City, WA $99,696

Starbuck, WA $99,397

Touchet, WA $102,161

Waitsburg, WA $99,760

Walla Walla, WA $100,657

Wallula, WA $102,957

Washtucna, WA $98,993

Anatone, WA $98,288

Asotin, WA $98,584

Clarkston, WA $98,813

Auditor Accountant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Auditor Accountant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 135% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Auditor Accountant positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Auditor Accountant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Auditor Accountant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$159,241	$77.0	50%
Internet	$148,625	$71.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$143,317	$69.0	35%
Biotechnology	$138,009	$66.0	30%
Financial Services	$132,701	$64.0	25%

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.

$99,917

Average $106,161/year

$114,372

$8,326

Average $8,847/month

$9,531

$1,921

Average $2,042/week

$2,199

$48

Average $51/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,372	$9,531	$2,199	$55
Average	$106,161	$8,847	$2,042	$51
25th Percentile	$99,917	$8,326	$1,921	$48

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