As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Principal Accountant in Agate, CO is $198,543, equivalent to $95 per hour, $3,818 weekly, or $16,545 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Principal Accountant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Principal Accountant in Agate, CO vary widely, spanning from $159,616 to $232,708. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($178,167) and 75th percentile ($216,426), while top earners (90th percentile) make $232,708 per year. This $38,259 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Prospecting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Agate Principal Accountant often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Principal Accountant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $159,616 Agate, CO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $178,167 Agate, CO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $198,543 Agate, CO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $216,426 Agate, CO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $232,708 Agate, CO August 01, 2026
25% $178,167 10% $159,616 90% $232,708 75% $216,426 $198,543 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Principal Accountant in Agate, CO. The base salary for Principal Accountant ranges from $178,167 to $216,426 with the average base salary of $198,543. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $220,014 to $327,065 with the average total cash compensation of $265,536.

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About Agate, Colorado    Agate is an unincorporated community and U.S. Post Office in Elbert County, Colorado, United States. The ZIP Code of the Agate Post Office is 80101. ....More

Agate, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

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