As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Principal Accountant in Derry, NH is $210,573, equivalent to $101 per hour, $4,049 weekly, or $17,548 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 Derry, NH vary widely, spanning from $169,287 to $246,808. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($188,962) and 75th percentile ($229,540), while top earners (90th percentile) make $246,808 per year. This $40,578 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, Derry Principal Accountant often earn 3.2% higher than national averages. However, Derry currently ranks 224 statewide for Principal Accountant job salary. 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 $169,287 Derry, NH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $188,962 Derry, NH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $210,573 Derry, NH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $229,540 Derry, NH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $246,808 Derry, NH August 01, 2026
25% $188,962 10% $169,287 90% $246,808 75% $229,540 $210,573 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Derry, New Hampshire    Derry is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 33,109 at the 2010 census. Although it is a town and not a city....More

Derry, New Hampshire  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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