Principal Accountant Salary in Bismarck, North Dakota

Principal Accountant Salary in Bismarck, ND

How much does a Principal Accountant make in Bismarck, ND?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Accountant in Bismarck, ND is $212,875. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $184,263 to $247,448, with most professionals earning between $158,212 and $278,925.

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10th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $158,212 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $184,263 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $212,875 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $247,448 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $278,925 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
25% $184,263 10% $158,212 90% $278,925 75% $247,448 $212,875 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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184263
247448
212875

Average Total Cash Compensation

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216034
325303
262710
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Accountant in Bismarck, ND. The base salary for Principal Accountant ranges from $184,263 to $247,448 with the average base salary of $212,875. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $216,034 to $325,303 with the average total cash compensation of $262,710.

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About Bismarck, North Dakota    Bismarck (/ˈbɪzmɑːrk/) is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the second-most populous city i....More

Bismarck, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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