Principal Accountant Salary in Reno, Nevada

Principal Accountant Salary in Reno, NV

How much does a Principal Accountant make in Reno, NV?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Accountant in Reno, NV is $214,667. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $185,815 to $249,534, with most professionals earning between $159,547 and $281,279.

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10th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $159,547 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $185,815 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $214,667 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $249,534 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $281,279 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
25% $185,815 10% $159,547 90% $281,279 75% $249,534 $214,667 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Base Salary

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185815
249534
214667

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
217853
328038
264917
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Accountant in Reno, NV. The base salary for Principal Accountant ranges from $185,815 to $249,534 with the average base salary of $214,667. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $217,853 to $328,038 with the average total cash compensation of $264,917.

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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

Reno, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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