Principal Accountant Salary in Augusta, Georgia

Principal Accountant Salary in Augusta, GA

How much does a Principal Accountant make in Augusta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Accountant in Augusta, GA is $153,106. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $135,316 to $175,380, with most professionals earning between $119,120 and $195,659.

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10th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $119,120 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $135,316 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $153,106 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $175,380 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $195,659 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
25% $135,316 10% $119,120 90% $195,659 75% $175,380 $153,106 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 Augusta, GA. The base salary for Principal Accountant ranges from $135,316 to $175,380 with the average base salary of $153,106. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,316 to $175,380 with the average total cash compensation of $153,106.

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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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