Accounting Associate Salary in the United States

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How much does an Accounting Associate make in the United States? The average Accounting Associate salary in the United States is $49,699 as of June 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $44,832 and $55,426. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Accounting Associate Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $40,400 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $44,832 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $49,699 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $55,426 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $60,641 US June 27, 2024
25% $44,832 10% $40,400 90% $60,641 75% $55,426 $49,699 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Accounting Clerk I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Accounting Associate

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Accounting Clerk III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Accounting Associate in the United States. The base salary for Accounting Associate ranges from $44,832 to $55,426 with the average base salary of $49,699. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,521 to $56,726 with the average total cash compensation of $50,678.

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Skills associated with Accounting Associate: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Basis, Timely

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