Principal Accountant Salary in Houston, Texas

Principal Accountant Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Principal Accountant make in Houston, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Accountant in Houston, TX is $214,239. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $185,445 to $249,037, with most professionals earning between $159,230 and $280,719.

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10th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $159,230 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $185,445 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $214,239 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $249,037 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $280,719 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25% $185,445 10% $159,230 90% $280,719 75% $249,037 $214,239 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
185445
249037
214239

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
217420
327385
264390
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Accountant in Houston, TX. The base salary for Principal Accountant ranges from $185,445 to $249,037 with the average base salary of $214,239. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $217,420 to $327,385 with the average total cash compensation of $264,390.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

Principal Accountant Salary in popular cities: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin

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