Audit Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Audit Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Audit Specialist in the United States is $112,623 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,158
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,343 to $122,325
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,715
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Audit Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $122,325 $10,194 $2,352 $59
Average $112,623 $9,385 $2,166 $54
25th Percentile $105,343 $8,779 $2,026 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Audit Specialist Salaries

An Audit Specialist'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 Audit Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Audit Specialist'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): $79,826
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,091
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,129
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,312
  • Expert (over 8 years): $96,634
Levels Salary
Internal ... Level Audit Specialist$79,826
Internal ... Level Audit Specialist$91,091
Audit Spe... Level Audit Specialist$113,129
Internal ... Level Audit Specialist$142,312
Auditing ... Level Audit Specialist$96,634
$79,826 0 yr
$91,091 < 2 yrs
$113,129 2-4 yrs
$142,312 5-8 yrs
$96,634 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Audit Specialists

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: $142,051
  • San Francisco: $140,496
  • Oakland: $137,535

What Skills Can Increase an Audit Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 3.09% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 2.65% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 0.79% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 3.09%
Risk Assessment 2.65%
PowerPoint 0.79%
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 Audit Specialist's salary.
  • IDEA: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Financial Services: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Talent Management: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
IDEA
$129,516
15%
Financial Services
$126,138
12%
Talent Management
$125,012
11%
Sarbanes-Oxley
$123,885
10%
Commitment
$122,759
9%
Project Management
$121,633
8%
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Audit Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Audit Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Audit Specialist positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Audit Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Audit Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$140,779$68.025%
Internet$132,895$64.018%
Healthcare$129,516$62.015%
Aerospace & Defense$126,138$61.012%
Insurance$123,885$60.010%

How Education impacts an Audit Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Audit Specialists 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 Audit Specialist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $114,980 and $120,986).

Audit Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Audit Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.9%
High School 2.9%
Associates 0.5%
Bachelors 53.3%
Masters 42.9%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Audit Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Audit Specialist'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 Audit Specialist

Salaries for an Audit Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $117,702 in 2023 to around $114,125 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Audit Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Audit Specialist Over Time

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2023
$117,702
2024
$115,474
2025
$114,125
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2023 $117,702
2024 $115,474
2025 $114,125
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FAQ about Audit Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Audit Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Audit Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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