As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Accounting Associate in the United States is $23. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Accounting Associate in the US can go up to $26 and the lowest down to $19, but most earn between $21 and $25. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Accounting Associate in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary | $19 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary | $21 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary | $23 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary | $25 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary | $26 | US | April 01, 2026 |
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See user submitted job responsibilities for Accounting Associate.
0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
Associate's Degree
3 - 5 years experience
Associate's Degree
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| Job Title Accounting Clerk I | Experience 0 - 1 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Accounting Clerk III | Experience 3 - 5 | EducationAssociates | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Accounting Clerk IV | Experience 5 - 7 | EducationAssociates | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Accounting Supervisor | Experience 3 + | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
Skills associated with Accounting Associate: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Basis, Timely
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