Associate Accounting Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Accounting Analyst make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Accounting Analyst in the United States is $61,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,785
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,124 to $66,551
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,865
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Associate Accounting Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $66,551 $5,546 $1,280 $32
Average $61,900 $5,158 $1,190 $30
25th Percentile $56,124 $4,677 $1,079 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Accounting Analyst Salaries

An Associate Accounting Analyst'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 Associate Accounting Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Accounting Analyst'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): $62,301
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,413
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,928
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,035
  • Expert (over 8 years): $141,012
Levels Salary
Associate... Level Associate Accounting Analyst$62,301
Accountan... Level Associate Accounting Analyst$72,413
Accountan... Level Associate Accounting Analyst$83,928
Accountan... Level Associate Accounting Analyst$100,035
Accountan... Level Associate Accounting Analyst$141,012
$62,301 0 yr
$72,413 < 2 yrs
$83,928 2-4 yrs
$100,035 5-8 yrs
$141,012 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Associate Accounting Analyst 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 Associate Accounting Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $68,535.
  • California: $68,275.
  • Massachusetts: $67,365.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Accounting Analysts

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: $78,074
  • San Francisco: $77,219
  • Oakland: $75,592

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Accounting Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.06% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • CPA (Mentioned in 2.85% Job Postings): A CPA, or Certified Public Accountant, is a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals.
  • Bookkeeping (Mentioned in 1.48% Job Postings): Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions, and is part of the process of accounting in business. Transactions include purchases, sales, receipts, and payments by an individual person or an organization/corporation. There are several standard methods of bookkeeping, including the single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping systems. While these may be viewed as "real" bookkeeping, any process for recording financial transactions is a bookkeeping process. Bookkeeping is the work of a bookkeeper (or book-keeper), who records the day-to-day financial transactions of a business. They usually write the daybooks (which contain records of sales, purchases, receipts, and payments), and document each financial transaction, whether cash or credit, into the correct daybook—that is, petty cash book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger, etc.—and the general ledger. Thereafter, an accountant can create financial reports from the information recorded by the bookkeeper.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.06%
CPA 2.85%
Bookkeeping 1.48%
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 Associate Accounting Analyst's salary.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coordination
$65,613
6%
Leadership
$65,613
6%
Collaboration
$64,375
4%
Initiative
$64,375
4%
Analysis
$64,375
4%
Finance and Accounting
$64,375
4%
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Associate Accounting Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Accounting Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 110% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Associate Accounting Analyst positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Accounting Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Accounting Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$83,564$40.035%
Financial Services$80,469$39.030%
Biotechnology$77,374$37.025%
Pharmaceuticals$77,374$37.025%
Energy & Utilities$74,279$36.020%

How Education impacts an Associate Accounting Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Accounting Analysts 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 Associate Accounting Analyst with a Associate's Degree is between $59,751 and $63,023).

Associate Accounting Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Accounting Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.8%
High School 7.3%
Associates 10.9%
Bachelors 59.5%
Masters 17.7%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Associate Accounting Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Accounting Analyst'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Accounting Analyst

Salaries for an Associate Accounting Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,491 in 2023 to around $55,191 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Accounting Analyst salary trends, .

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Associate Accounting Analyst

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Accounting Analyst?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Accounting Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

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