How much does a Principal Accountant make in Erie, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Accountant in Erie, PA is $197,365. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $170,839 to $229,422, with most professionals earning between $146,688 and $258,609.

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 $146,688 Erie,PA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $170,839 Erie,PA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $197,365 Erie,PA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $229,422 Erie,PA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $258,609 Erie,PA March 01, 2025
25% $170,839 10% $146,688 90% $258,609 75% $229,422 $197,365 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Base Salary

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170839
229422
197365

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
200295
301599
243565
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Accountant in Erie, PA. The base salary for Principal Accountant ranges from $170,839 to $229,422 with the average base salary of $197,365. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $200,295 to $301,599 with the average total cash compensation of $243,565.

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About Erie, Pennsylvania    Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake a....More

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