Principal Accountant Salary in Lincoln, Nebraska

Principal Accountant Salary in Lincoln, NE

How much does a Principal Accountant make in Lincoln, NE?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Accountant in Lincoln, NE is $199,288. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $172,503 to $231,657, with most professionals earning between $148,117 and $261,127.

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10th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $148,117 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $172,503 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $199,288 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $231,657 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $261,127 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
25% $172,503 10% $148,117 90% $261,127 75% $231,657 $199,288 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Base Salary

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231657
199288

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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304536
245938
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Accountant in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Principal Accountant ranges from $172,503 to $231,657 with the average base salary of $199,288. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $202,246 to $304,536 with the average total cash compensation of $245,938.

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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

Lincoln, Nebraska  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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