Principal Accountant Salary in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Principal Accountant Salary in Scranton, PA

How much does a Principal Accountant make in Scranton, PA? The average Principal Accountant salary in Scranton, PA is $200,096 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $172,486 and $234,389. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $147,349 Scranton,PA August 27, 2024
25th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $172,486 Scranton,PA August 27, 2024
50th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $200,096 Scranton,PA August 27, 2024
75th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $234,389 Scranton,PA August 27, 2024
90th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $265,611 Scranton,PA August 27, 2024
25% $172,486 10% $147,349 90% $265,611 75% $234,389 $200,096 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  • CHRISTUS Health - IRVING, TX
    DescriptionSummary:Prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports. Analyzes fin...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • CHRISTUS Health - IRVING, TX
    DescriptionSummary:The Accountant II is responsible for preparing general ledger month-end journal entries relevant to their assigned functional accounting...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • CHRISTUS Health - ALAMOGORDO, NM
    Description• Maintains an accounting system to meet hospital needs and provides complete and accurate records of hospital assets, liabilities, and financia...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Intuit - WILMINGTON, DE
    Overview. At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a m...
    - 8 Days Ago
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Average Base Salary

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234389
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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310597
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Accountant in Scranton, PA. The base salary for Principal Accountant ranges from $172,486 to $234,389 with the average base salary of $200,096. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $202,558 to $310,597 with the average total cash compensation of $247,769.

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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